used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
in addition
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
set up or found
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
gaolernoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
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 If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
a young female
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
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 It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
Lesbia
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From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
held dear
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
come together
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
not any; not one
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
overleaped
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From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
Pyramus
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From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Also, in conjunction with The Shadow, Mrs. Petty acted both as a spy and a gaoler.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
Thisbe
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From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
Tim
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From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Tim had informed George, his master had engaged Mrs. Petty as a housekeeper, and so the domestic arrangements of Rose Cottage were temporarily removed from the hands of Lesbia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lesbia was as anxious to see her lover as he was to meet her; but parental displeasure and parental authority stood like a wall between this new Pyramus and Thisbe--a wall which could by no means be overleaped.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading It was infamous, as Lesbia felt, that she should be watched in this fashion; but as she had no money and no friends and no place whither she could go, there was nothing left for it but to wait, until such time as Mr. Hale became more reasonable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If the course of true love did not run smoothly with George, the girl he loved found it speeding roughly also.
