Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

a blemish made by dirt

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

slightly wet

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a slight suggestion or vague understanding

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

depressingly dark

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

coins made of gold

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

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

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

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

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

and nothing more

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

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From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

above and across; more than

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

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

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

quiet and tranquil

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

not in physical motion

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

in a softened tone

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading She felt a soft pressure on her faintly throbbing pulse, and knew that on the other side, opposite the watching angels, a manly figure was bending over her.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

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

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

in the direction of

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

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From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

directed up

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

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

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

(of hair) having waves

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

at the time that

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "High minds of native pride and force, Most deeply feel thy pangs, remorse."--_Scott._ "Lord, at Thy feet ashamed I lie, Upward I dare not look-- Pardon my sins before I die, And blot them from Thy book."--_Hymn._ When Mittie awoke from the wild dream of delirium, she was weak as a new-born infant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The deep quietude of the apartment, its soft, subdued, slumberous light, the still, watching figures seated by her bedside, formed so strong a contrast to the gloomy cell, with its chill, damp air, and glimmering lamp--its rough keeper and agitated inmate--that cell which, it appeared to her, she had just quitted.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading For a few moments she imagined herself the inhabitant of another world.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Two fair young forms, with arms interlaced, and heads inclined towards each other, the one with locks of rippling gold, the other of soft, wavy brown, seemed watching angels to her unclosing eyes.