presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
(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 He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
react verbally
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
fairwaynounUS /ˈferweɪ/
the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
heart-quickened
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From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
heart-signals
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From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
the literary culture
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
engage in
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Either the precious cargo must be brought safely into port or the derelict must be sunk and the fairway cleared.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
express in words
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
unresolvedadjectiveUS /ənrɪˈzɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, since matters had gone thus far, it was quite out of the question to let them stop there unresolved.
look attentively
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
at the time that
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And besides--he would have wished to make his footing somewhat surer before putting everything to the test.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He wanted, when he approached that mighty question, to look into her eyes and see her answer in their pure depths before it reached her lips,--to watch the fluttering heart-signals in her sweet face and learn from them more than all the words in the world could tell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Letters were, at best, to actual speech but as actual speech would be to all that his heart-quickened eyes would discover if he could but ask her face to face.
