used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
a movement into or inward
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
set up or found
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
engage in
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
come together
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
not any; not one
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He felt a certain hesitation and delicacy in entering her presence.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
in the direction of
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
two times
From this reading He had seen her but twice; he was no more to her than a name.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
at the time that
From this reading In the morning he was detained by many matters of importance, and it was towards evening when he at length found leisure to visit his guest.
white-coifed
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From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
which person or people
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was conscious that he had done so much for her that, on her side, she could not meet him without some embarrassment, some pain.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he had known her in her island life: he thought that tie of memory would make him seem to her less of a stranger than any of these white-coifed pious women who changed places in vigil at her bedside.
