used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
CECIL
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From this reading CECIL SUCCUMBS.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
at any time
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
gambling-house
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
coins made of gold
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
How
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From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
huddlingverbUS /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “huddle” — crowd or draw together
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
an iconic mental representation
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
LEIGHnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
not any; not one
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
a person who is being chased
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
determined
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
Rimini
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From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
SUCCUMBSverbUS /səˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading CECIL SUCCUMBS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
twixt
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From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
showing sorrow
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
at the time that
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now why must I disturb a dream of bliss, And bring cold sorrow 'twixt the wedded kiss?
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading LEIGH HUNT.--_Rimini._ Ever since that night when Cecil had first entered a gambling-house, and lost the few pounds Frank had lent him, the image of the joyous winner huddling the notes and gold into his pocket pursued him like a phantom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How mar the fate of beauty, and disclose The weeping days that with the morning rose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had resolved to play no more; he could not afford to lose; and his first venture had been so unfortunate, that he could not hope hazard would be in his favour.
