used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
propose a payment
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
of short duration or distance
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
d'Armes
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From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
dearly loved
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
despatched
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From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
dimmingverbUS /ˈdɪmɪŋ/
inflected form of “dim” — switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
divisible by two
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
with resolute determination
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
a long fixed look
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
haltsnounUS /hɔːlts/
plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
immediately past
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
MARIAnounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
and nothing more
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
a particular point in time
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
without speaking
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
unfathomedadjective
situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE DECK OF THE "SANTA MARIA" The Spanish sentries on the Place d'Armes were calling the hour of midnight when the priest and I stole silently past amid the shadows of overhanging trees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading My reluctant pen halts, while the tears, dimming my old eyes, bid me turn to other scenes.
which person or people
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I could merely clasp for one brief moment those hands she gave so unreservedly into my keeping, gaze into the unfathomed depths of her dark eyes, and murmur a few broken words of confidence and farewell.
a late time of life
From this reading I find it impossible, even now, after the lapse of years, to dwell upon my parting with her who despatched me on so strange an errand.
but in spite of that
From this reading However, under God, the venture of that night might terminate, I firmly believed I was gazing into her dear face for the last time; yet, honor sealed my lips, holding back unspoken those passionate utterances which burned upon my tongue.
