Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

later than; following

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

a gay feeling

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

a social unit living together

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

immediately past

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

a particular point in time

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

blessed with privileges

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

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

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

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

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Honor hastened to his side the moment she had finished a hurried toilet.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

still full

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

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

From this reading Although he had not gone down last night to the scene of gaiety below, his intimate and privileged friends had visited him in his own apartments above, and the reaction of this excitement had assumed alarming features to-day.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

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

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His tasty, tempting breakfast went back untouched to the kitchen.

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

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading She got herself impatiently into a wrapper of dark red cashmere, which fastened at the waist with cords and heavy tassels.

a late time of life

From this reading "The true And steadfast love of years, The kindly, that from childhood grew, The faithful to our tears" _--Mrs Heman_ The day after the ball, to the great grief of his devoted household, Henry Rayne was much weaker than usual.