Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

at another time

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

divisible by two

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

accept an excuse for

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

opinion or judgment

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

give free rein to

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

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

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

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From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

a lyric poem with complex stanza forms

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

and nothing more

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

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

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

be standing; be upright

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

a large gathering of people

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

up to a particular time

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

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

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

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From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

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

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

not seen or observed

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading * * * * * Perplexities do throng upon my sight Like scudding fogbanks, to obscure the light; Some new dilemma rises every day, And I can only shut my eyes and pray.'--Anon.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

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

From this reading She was too much absorbed to notice them till addressed by name, and then, to Mildred's surprise, she started, coloured from chin to brow, and, muttering some excuse, seemed only anxious to effect her escape.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

not unfriendly or threatening

From this reading THE WELL-MEANING MISCHIEF-MAKER 'And in that shadow I have pass'd along, Feeling myself grow weak as it grew strong; Walking in doubt and searching for the way, And often at a stand--as now to-day.

at the time that

From this reading Mildred had been secretly reproaching herself for allowing Dr. Heriot's pleasing conversation so completely to monopolise her, and even her healthy conscience felt a pang something like remorse when, half an hour later, they came upon Olive sitting alone on a tree-trunk, having evidently stolen apart from her companions to indulge unobserved in one of her usual reveries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I hope you are not composing an Ode to Melancholy,' observed Dr. Heriot, with one of his quizzical looks.