Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

existing in abundance

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

later than; following

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

(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 Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

plural of “blueberry” — any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

cause to be bored

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

a social unit living together

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

plural of “headwater” — the source of a river

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

immediately past

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

fasten with a latch

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

not any; not one

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

cut with a saw

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

express in words

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

extremely modest or shy

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

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

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

express in speech

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

the rays of the sun

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

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

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

not known

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading LOVE BEARING CHAINS No one asked Maria any questions that evening, or on the following evenings; but some member of the family must have told Eutrope Gagnon of Lorenzo Surprenant's visit and his evident intentions, for the next Sunday after dinner came Eutrope in turn, and Maria heard another suitor declare his love.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

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

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

(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 When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

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

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

at the time that

From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

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From this reading When Eutrope spoke, it was in a shamefaced halting way, as though he foresaw defeat, knowing full well that he bore little in his hands wherewith to tempt her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Boldly enough he asked Maria to walk with him, but when they were dressed and outside the door, they saw that snow was falling.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

the words that are spoken

From this reading François had come in the full tide of summer, from the land of mystery at the headwaters of the rivers; the memory of his artless words brought back the dazzling sunshine, the ripened blueberries and the last blossoms of the laurel fading in the undergrowth; after him appeared Lorenzo Surprenant offering other gifts,--visions of beautiful distant cities, of a life abounding in unknown wonders.

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

From this reading Maria stood dubiously on the step, a hand on the latch as though she would return; and Eutrope, unwilling to lose his chance, began forthwith to speak--hastening as though doubtful that he would be able to say all that was in his mind.