Chapter X

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

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

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

a borough in Scotland

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a variant of “burden”

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

without care or concern

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the organ of sight

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

brought together in one place

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

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

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

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From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

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

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

expressed without speech

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

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

From this reading THE NEW TIMON.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a fence made of upright pickets

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

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

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

more slowly

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

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

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

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

From this reading THE NEW TIMON.

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

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "To Morland, I think," answered Mrs. de Burgh carelessly, as she gathered up the reins, and arranged herself upon her seat.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

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

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was a beautiful afternoon, in the first week of August, and the two ladies set off as usual for their afternoon's drive, the little Louisa seated between them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lo! where the paling cheek, the unconscious sigh, The slower footstep, and the heavier eye, Betray the burthen of sweet thoughts and mute, The slight tree bows beneath the golden fruit.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. de Burgh had been on the steps to see the party start, himself lifting the child with his usual tenderness into the carriage--and wishing them a pleasant drive, he casually inquired in what direction they meant to go.