Chapter XII

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

quickly and without warning

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the right to enter

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

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From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

expel from a community or group

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

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From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

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From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the first light of day

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

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From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

divisible by two

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

plural of “execution” — putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

obtain

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

in a gradual manner

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

to an unacceptable degree

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

not any; not one

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

compacted by ironing

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

express in speech

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

in or at that place or location

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

up to a particular time

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

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

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

under normal conditions

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Amy looked with awe and vague fear at the spot, which, from our cradle, is united in our minds with the ideas of murder, the scaffold, open executions, and secret assassination.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading It was still too early to gain admittance, or even to be allowed to speak with the porter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

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

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

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

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

during the time that

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The less I may be blest with her company, the more I will retire to God, and my owne heart, whence no malice can banish her.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading My enemies may envy, but they can never deprive me of the enjoyment of her virtues, while I enjoy myself.--_Eikon Basiliké._ As the day began to dawn, and the grey winter light gradually illumed the narrow dirty streets, which the remains of snow rendered more than usually dreary, the Countess of Nithsdale wound her way to the Tower.

but in spite of that

From this reading The gates were not yet opened: she stood and gazed till her feelings were almost intolerably excited, and then she paced up and down with a quick and hurried step, till, abruptly stopping, she pressed the arm of her faithful companion, Amy, and pointing to the antique building, she cried, in an accent of despair, "He is there, Amy, he is there, and I cannot be with him!"