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From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
(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 {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
chid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _Midsummer Night’s Dream_.
Everell
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From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
hasty-footed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
heroine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Midsummer Night’s Dream_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Midsummer Night’s Dream_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
and nothing more
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
the act of departing politely
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
platonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It has been said that the love of a brother and sister is the only platonic affection.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
that is looked for
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
tranquillizeverb
make calm or still
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This truth (if it be a truth) is the conviction of an experience far beyond our heroine’s.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
at the time that
From this reading {66} “The sisters’ vows, the hours that we have spent, When we have chid the hasty-footed time For parting us--oh, and is all forgot?”
in or at the place that
From this reading On quitting Everell, our heroine, quite unconscious that she was the subject of painful suspicion or affectionate anxiety, sought a sequestered spot, where she might indulge and tranquillize her feelings.
