Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

anew

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

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

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

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

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

shining intensely

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

a female human offspring

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

full of events or incidents

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

at any time

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

coins made of gold

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

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

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

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

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

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 I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

immediately past

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

characteristic of a mother

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

become covered with mist

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

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

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

easily agitated

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

on one occasion

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

and nothing more

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

superlative of “pale” — very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

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

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

carry out

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

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

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

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

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

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

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

at the time that

From this reading --_George McDonald_ When all was comfortably arranged once more, Jean d'Alberg resumed her seat and her story:

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I knew full well, as I leaned on the arm of my tall, dignified father that night, that he recognized in me more strongly than ever, the likeness to his dead wife, my mother.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The only feeling of pride that visited me was when I knew that my father was proud of me as his daughter and his dead wife's living image.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading "The eventful night of the ball came at last, and I know not what nervous presentiment caused me to fasten my palest crush roses in my hair, and to take from their old resting place the diamonds set in heavy gold, that my maternal grandmother had worn ages before.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Alas, how easily things go wrong, A sigh too much or a kiss too long, And there comes a mist and a blinding rain, And life is never the same again."