used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
Cicely
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From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
Cisnoun
an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991
From this reading Rodney had said to Cis.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
a state of high honor
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
glowsnounUS /ɡloʊz/
plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rodney had said to Cis.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
Rodney
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From this reading Rodney had said to Cis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rodney had said to Cis.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rodney had said to Cis.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cicely gave herself up to the rapture of a love so mighty that it was almost pain; gave herself with the generosity of a nature honest, fearless, intense.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was true of them both that a joy past realization, past expression, filled and flooded their ways and their days.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
in the company of; together with
From this reading They cover my eyes as a veil and everything glows, shines with glory!”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WEAKNESS OF STRENGTH “I see the whole world through your tresses, Holly!
