used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
Adrienne
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From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
(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 thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHILOSOPHY AND FASCINATION.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
connectedly
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From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
FASCINATIONnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading PHILOSOPHY AND FASCINATION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
HintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
lucidlyadverb
in a clear and lucid manner
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
Myles
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From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading PHILOSOPHY AND FASCINATION.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
She's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
Thanshope
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From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of Adrienne--of all those summer months of silence, and then of the sudden, quick acquaintance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ‘A tenderness shows through her face, And, like the morning’s glow, Hints a full day below.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
Townfield
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From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘She’s certainly different from other people,’ he said to himself: and in that matter he was right, if he meant that she was not like the ordinary Thanshope lady.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Myles walked home, not in the ‘kind of dream’ proper for a hero under the circumstances, but thinking very lucidly and very connectedly during his pretty long walk, from the end of Blake Street to his house on the Townfield, chiefly of what had happened that evening.
