(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
beauteousadjective
(poetic) beautiful, especially to the sight
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
Haveloc
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From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
how
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From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
Margaret
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From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
odournounUS /ˈoʊdər/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
express in speech
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
express in words
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The rose looks fair, but fairer we it deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem, By that sweet ornament which truth doth give!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She hoped that Mr. Haveloc would not be in the library, and that he would not speak to her if he was there; and she tried to recollect what people always tell very shy girls, that she was not of sufficient importance to be taken notice of.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The next morning when Margaret came down to breakfast, she enjoyed in perfection all the feelings which shyness produces in very young people.
