Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

(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 Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

at another time

From this reading ANON.

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

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

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

and nothing more

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

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

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

cut with a saw

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

only a very short time before

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

be standing; be upright

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

take without the owner's consent

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

carry out

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

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

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

at the time that

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Ah! you will come to-morrow, that is well," said Aveline, "but do not let me go quite without a ride this evening; let me take a turn just round the garden."

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

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

From this reading Aveline declared that she would not be defrauded of her ride when the evening came in all its freshness; but Mr. Haveloc said that he saw she was languid; that the morning was the proper time for exercise, and that Hakon Jarl should be his companion the next day, when he paid his respects to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.

an affirmative

From this reading _Ar._ Yes, in the stars--when on a winter's night They stand as thick as drops of dew new frozen On the dark arch of Heaven--or when they lie Mirrowed upon the heaving sea--or steal Slowly and faint into the Summer sky-- But for these ignorant interpreters, They scarce are worth the scorn of disbelief.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Ma._ Then you believe not, Arnold, in the stars?