used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
(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 Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
capriciouslyadverbUS /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/
unpredictably
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
d'Alberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
without deviation
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
at any time
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
depressingly dark
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
held dear
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
a particular point in time
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
not any; not one
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
Rayne's
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From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
only a very short time before
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
the season of growth
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
in a strange manner
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
unplannedadjectiveUS /ənˈplænd/
without apparent forethought or prompting or planning
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
unplotted
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From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Jean d'Alberg stole around in velvet slippers, and the others scarcely moved at all, as for Honor, she lived in the _boudoir_ below stairs lying awake on the cosy lounge, dreaming all sorts of day dreams, while she awaited the end of this painful interruption in their domestic happiness.
Vivian
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From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Circumstances mould our lives so strangely and capriciously, that we are ever doing things, which in after moments surprise ourselves those unplanned, unplotted, spontaneous deeds of ours that spring from the natural source of action, directly as it is influenced by some passing circumstance of moment!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sky was slightly overcast with soft, gray clouds, but the day was fine, and Honor watched the happier passers-by, through the large window opposite, with a lazy, aimless interest.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Vivian did not come at all, as might have been expected, in fact the day was one of the most unusual, that had ever been passed within the walls of this cheerful home.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Hark! the word by Christmas spoken, Let the sword of wrath be broken, Let the wrath of battle cease, Christmas hath no word but--Peace" Christmas day was unusually gloomy at Mr Rayne's this year, but it was quite a voluntary stillness, that reigned there; no one felt gay, or happy, while the loved master of the house was so low.
