Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

later than; following

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

(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 Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Why should _not_ Paul be happy?

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

pledged to be married

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

used as expletives

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

wanted intensely

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

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From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

special importance or significance

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

having made preparations

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

having or deserving or conferring glory

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

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

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Why should _not_ Paul be happy?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

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

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

repetitive and persistent

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

the time period between dawn and noon

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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

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immediately following in time or order

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

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why should _not_ Paul be happy?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

in an official role

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

touching and supported by a surface

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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

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literature in metrical form

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

resisting control or authority

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regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why should _not_ Paul be happy?

without speaking

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

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

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

yielding readily to pressure or weight

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possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

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the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

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used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Was there a want in the world that he could not easily have satisfied, had he so desired?

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Was he not twenty, and handsome, and rich, and popular, and destined for great things?

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why should _not_ Paul be happy?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.

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

From this reading And was he not officially betrothed to the Princess Elodie of Austria-- "Damn the Princess Elodie!" he thought, with more emphasis than reverence, and he rode along silently, slowly, a frown clouding his fresh, boyish brow, face to face with the prose of the existence he would fain have had all romance and poetry.

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From this reading Rebellious thoughts were flitting through the brain of Paul Zalenska as he rode forth the next morning, tender and fanciful ones, too, as he watched the sun's kisses fall on leaf and flower and tree, drying with their soft, insistent warmth the tears left by the dew of night, and wooing all Nature to awake--to look up with glorious smiles, for the world, after all, is beautiful and full of love and laughter.