used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
anew
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
(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 course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
captivationnoun
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
coquetries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
cordal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
a special loved one
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
at any time
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
graphicallyadverbUS /ˈɡræfɪkli/
in a diagrammatic manner
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
highest in quality
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
indelibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdelɪbəl/
cannot be removed or erased
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
jottedverbUS /ˈdʒɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
a female domestic
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
engage in
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
MinnounUS /mɪn/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
mnemonicsnounUS /nɪˈmɑːnɪks/
a method or system for improving the memory
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
not any; not one
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
note-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
cut with a saw
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
StokesverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
tidinessnoun
the habit of being tidy
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Love is a great master of the art of mnemonics, and might be quoted by Mr Stokes as one of the greatest "aids to memory" that is known.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
TriflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
trivialities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her smile it was that completed my captivation, that first time that I saw her in church and lost my heart in a moment:--her smile was ever and always her greatest charm.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Of course I remember all her little darling ways and coquetries.
at the time that
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trifling trivialities, by others passed by unobserved, are graphically jotted down with indelible ink in his cordal note-book-- "For indeed I know Of no more subtle master under heaven, Than is the maiden passion for a maid."
workboxnoun
container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When no other people came in, Min would always, on the evening of my visit, make a rule of turning out her workbox, and arranging its contents over again--"in order," as she told me, although I had thought it the picture of neatness and tidiness in its original state.
