Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

in addition

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

completely happy and contented

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

like the sounds of frogs and crows

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading Hush!

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From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

the sound of laughing

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

impressive in appearance

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a course of conduct

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

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From this reading SYBIL.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

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

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Hold fast! by my faith, thou hast the hands and feet of a marmoset.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.

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

From this reading A guttural laugh announced to the earl that Sabrino had also ascended the ladder, and was rejoicing at the sight of his mistress.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Come, my Antonia, come, I'll lead thee to the blissful land of love,-- I'll lead thee to the pinnacle of joys, Where round thy path the fairest flowers of earth Shall bloom in radiant beauty to reward Thy noble deed--come, dearest."--THEODORE KÖRNER.