used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
dispensations
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From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
doesn't
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From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
don't
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From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
down-town
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From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
a long fixed look
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
come to pass
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
how
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From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
and nothing more
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
for more time
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
come together
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
absolutely essential
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
not any; not one
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
others
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From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
a human being
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
pink-and-whiteness
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From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
express in words
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
not in physical motion
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have seen him every day since I came--seen my station help in time of need--and I must say he bears bravely the dispensations of a female person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I don't know how we happen to meet so often, but I never go out that he doesn't appear; and though he does not come in at Rose Hill, he comes to the gate, and I am afraid we stand at it a little longer than is necessary, especially if Elizabeth Hamilton Carter is sitting on the porch.
weepsverbUS /wiːps/
third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
at the time that
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder why Satan walks right into me every time I see that piece of pretty pink-and-whiteness!
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He is not dejected, and he still seems to find life worth living; and if he weeps in secret, he shows no sign in public of regrets; neither does he hide himself from the gaze of others, but is always to be seen when one goes down-town or to the homes of other people.
wouldn't
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From this reading He has never taken possession of me in that way before; but something about her just starts him off, and before I know it I am doing what I wouldn't think of doing if she were not around.
