Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the state of being absent

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

(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 Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

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From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a line of approach

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

well in the past; former

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the act of departing

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

ten 10s

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

immediately past

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

engage in

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

not any; not one

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

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From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

the bank of a river

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

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From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

a state of acute pain

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

On the present night.

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

except if; if not

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

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From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Of all this was he thinking that November afternoon, and when at last he reached his house, he went straight to his library, hoping to find a letter there, telling him of her welfare.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

at the time that

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.

a Caucasian

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There was no merry voice within the walls,--no tripping feet upon the stairs,--no soft, white hand to bathe his forehead when suffering from real or fancied headaches,--no slippers waiting by his chair,--no flowers on the mantel,--no bright face at the window,--no Rosamond at the door.

showing curiosity

From this reading It is not pleasant going home tonight, and so he lingers by the way, wondering why it is that the absence of a _child_ should make so much difference in one's feelings!

produce a literary work

From this reading During the year Rosamond had recited her lessons to him, but with many others he fancied no girl's education could be finished unless she were _sent away_--and two weeks before the night of which we write he had taken her himself to Atwater Seminary, a distance of more than two hundred miles, and then, with a sense of desolation for which he could not account, he had returned to his home, which was never so lonely before.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ROSAMOND'S EDUCATION One year has passed away since Mrs. Van Vechten departed for the South, and up the locust lined avenue which leads to Riverside, the owner of the place is slowly riding.