used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
(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 "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
DeareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
Garth
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From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
GARTH'S
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From this reading GARTH'S WIFE.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "But you must leave me," she replied gently.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
Hepshaw
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From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
How
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From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
and nothing more
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
go away from a place
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
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 Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But you must leave me," she replied gently.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But you must leave me," she replied gently.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
Queenie
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From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "But you must leave me," she replied gently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
SolenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
thyself
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
unselfishnessnoun
the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Perhaps her deep mourning made her seem so thin and pale; but there was certainly a wasted look about her, as though she had passed through a long illness.
at the time that
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading GARTH'S WIFE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sole partner, and sole part of all these joys, Dearer thyself than all."--_Milton._ It cost Garth a severe struggle to leave his betrothed and go back to his business at Hepshaw; but his presence was imperatively needed at the quarry, and Queenie, with her usual unselfishness and good sense, was the first to perceive the necessity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How can I find it in my heart to leave you just now?" he said the next morning, when he had walked up from his hotel to spend an hour or two with her.
