used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
Alice
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
any person at all
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
see with attention
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
chasteningnoun
a rebuke for making a mistake
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
at any time
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
flowrets
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From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
Foster'snounUS /ˈfɑːstərz/
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
herbagenoun
succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
held up in the air
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
Mowbray's
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
information about recent and important events
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
not any; not one
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
not one, and not any
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
the middle of the day
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
Pranked
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From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
on the contrary
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
Sarah'snounUS /ˈserəz/
possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
scythenounUS /sɪθ/
an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
sturdilyadverb
in a sturdy manner
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
sunbeams
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From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
Susan
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From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
Susan's
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From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
express in words
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
textsnounUS /teksts/
plural of “text” — the words of something written
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
UnpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
VirtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
wedding-day
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
at the time that
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
which person or people
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behold the herbage rich, in pride of June, Pranked with gay flowrets dancing merrily Beneath the sunbeams of the sultry noon, While slumbering in their cells their perfumes lie.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Susan's heart died away within her--her head drooped more than ever over her knitting; Dame Foster took off her spectacles, and, wiping them, laid them within the sacred book from which she had been reading some texts to her husband and her child; old Nicholas half turned himself upon his settle: but none spoke.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
a late time of life
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
but in spite of that
From this reading But when the scythe sweeps on right sturdily, Laying their sweet heads low, their spirits fling Pure incense on the breeze ere yet they die; So doth the chastening hand of sorrow bring Virtues and graces forth, by joy left slumbering.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ It was rather more than two years from Alice Mowbray's wedding-day, when George Wells lifted the latch of Master Foster's door, and, closing it after him, walked into the house, seated himself on the polished wooden chair opposite old Sarah's, and said in a hurried voice, "I am come, neighbours,--I am come to tell you a piece of news which I should be loth you should hear from anybody but myself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Susan felt that the silence must be distressing to George; and exerting herself the first, she replied, "If it is any news, George, that concerns yourself, you may be sure there are no friends who will be more rejoiced to hear of any good likely to befall you, or more grieved to hear of any misfortune.
