used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my 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 “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Do not think that I am insulting you with an insane hope!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
any thing at all
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Oh, listen to me, do not thrust me away yet!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
Bigum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Oh, listen to me, do not thrust me away yet!
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Do not think that I am insulting you with an insane hope!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading Do not think that I am insulting you with an insane hope!
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Do not think that I am insulting you with an insane hope!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
hear with intention
From this reading Oh, listen to me, do not thrust me away yet!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
Lyhne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
express in speech
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
express in words
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bigum came a few steps nearer and handed her the hat.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
push forcefully
From this reading Oh, listen to me, do not thrust me away yet!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
unutterablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Oh, if language held a word that combined the cringing admiration of the slave, the ecstatic smile of the martyr, and the gnawing homesickness of the exile, with that word I could tell you my love.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
but in spite of that
From this reading Oh, listen to me, do not thrust me away yet!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Miss Lyhne,” he said, “you think—you must not think—I beg you to let me speak; that is—I am not saying anything, but be patient with me!—I love you, Miss Lyhne, unutterably, unutterably, beyond all words I love you.
