used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
ACTIONSnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
(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 His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
react verbally
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
By-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
Christina
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From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
held-in
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From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
LOUDERadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
and nothing more
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
the middle of the day
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
on the contrary
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
except for; apart from
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
express in speech
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
to-morrow
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From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
violences
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From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In such a mood of held-in turmoil Herrick walked home and waited for to-morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His appointment with Christina was at twelve, noon, and until noon he struggled not to think at all.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS There are violences to nature in which she is reined up so suddenly that after them we are left stupid rather than unhappy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading By-and-by the wound began to throb, but he merely kept it closed with a firm hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading Anything was better than thought; yet nothing would now answer save security--security past, present and future--a full understanding of her life, of her trouble, of her actions, of what game she was playing and of what part in it she was ready to give him.
