194
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From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
dearly loved
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading Il Penseroso.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
engage in
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
Penseroso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Il Penseroso.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
SoberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
express in speech
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading {194} “A pensive nun, devout and pure, Sober, steadfast, and demure.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
the act of using
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hope Leslie was the first to speak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
at the time that
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the two ladies were alone, there were a few moments of embarrassed and uninterrupted silence, a rare occurrence between two confidential young friends.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come, my dear Esther,” she said, “it is in vain for you to think of hiding your heart from me; if you do not fairly conduct me through its mazes, I shall make use of the clew you have dropped, and find my own way through the labyrinth.”
