used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
beguileverbUS /bɪˈɡaɪl/
influence by slyness
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
Blanche
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From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
breakfast-room
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From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
a female human offspring
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
erewhile
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From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
Falkingham
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From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
Glenrith
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From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
Glenrith's
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From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
not in action or at work
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
jiltverbUS /dʒɪlt/
cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
immediately past
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
mightieradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪtiər/
comparative of “mighty” — having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door of the breakfast-room opened, and Blanche entered: Lord Glenrith followed close behind.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
determined
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
express in words
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
not in physical motion
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
propel through the air
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
unacknowledgedadjective
not recognized or admitted
From this reading Lady Falkingham perceived, at a glance, that the unacknowledged hope, which she had still cherished, of Lord Glenrith's eloquence prevailing at the last, was doomed to annihilation!
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
UnpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
at the time that
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Unpublished Poems._ Lord and Lady Falkingham were seated, one on each side of the fireplace, awaiting the result of the conference which was taking place in the apartment within.
woesnounUS /woʊz/
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The smile that on thy lips erewhile So kindly wont to play-- That could each idle care beguile Of Love's first golden day,-- Now, when lone Fancy rules the hour, At evening's lingering close, Comes o'er my soul with mightier power, To soothe my real woes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had been pathetically lamenting the folly with which Blanche was resolved to throw away the most desirable establishment in the world; and they had been indulging in unpleasant anticipations of what the world would say when it was known that a daughter of theirs was an avowed jilt.
