Chapter XVI

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

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

anew

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

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

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

rid of obstructions

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a state of melancholy depression

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

divisible by two

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

superlative of “fresh” — recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

having received what was desired

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

dressed in a habit

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

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

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

a female heir

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

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

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

clear and bright

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

not any; not one

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

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From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

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From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

on one occasion

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

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From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

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From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

get rid of

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

a state of social isolation

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

not in physical motion

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading No stranger on that day approached the desolate mansion, to partake of its hospitality, or receive its charity.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

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

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

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

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

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

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

at the time that

From this reading When the visitors assembled in the breakfast-room, neither their host nor the priest appeared; and Theresa informed her guests, that the former always passed this day in solitude.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

which person or people

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The domestics, habited in deep mourning, flitted about the halls and passages in total silence; every countenance was impressed by a dejection, that affected the most thoughtless with unusual seriousness--even Mrs. O'Sullivan's servants spoke in a whisper.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And if there be a human tear From passion's dross refin'd and clear-- A tear so limpid and so meek, It would not stain an angel's cheek; 'Tis that which pious fathers shed Upon a duteous daughter's head. oeLADY OF THE LAKEoe.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading That day which had nineteen times been passed at Ballinamoyle in solemn sadness, as the anniversary of the death of its lovely heiress, arrived once again--and was again marked by those outward signs of woe, which gratified the feelings of a disconsolate father, as a tribute of respect to the memory of her, who still in the freshest youth lived in his heart.