Chapter X

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

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

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

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

signal with the hands or nod

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

detect with the senses

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

divisible by two

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

yet to be or coming

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

death of a person

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

make or shape as with an axe

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

give free rein to

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

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 Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

not any; not one

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

above and across; more than

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

an amount of time

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

To recall to mind.

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

except for; apart from

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

express in words

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

be seated

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

not in physical motion

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

a state of acute pain

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

confined on all sides

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

a special situation

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A PAGE OF LIFE TURNED OVER.

of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

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

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

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

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

at the time that

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'

in or at the place that

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

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

From this reading There was an evening which Cecil was fated to remember long, when amid other scenes, and when surrounded by much of peril and suffering.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

an established custom

From this reading Evening was always an intolerable time to Cecil at this period--debarred the mess, and secluded in his room, where, left totally to himself, he was wont to indulge in those dreamy reveries that are engendered by a good cigar.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The Horse Guards did not seem in haste regarding Cecil's affair; some days passed on, and hope began to flicker up in the hearts of all--even the heart of Cecil--of all save Hew, we should say, as that worthy scanned the morning papers, for what he wished to see, in vain.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading At six-and-twenty or so, it is indeed a dreary thing, when, as a writer says, 'much of life seems still before us, and a dark unfathomable future lies between us and the grave; when it is a bitter thing to sit alone and ponder on the days to come, and discover no bright spot in the darkness, discern no kind hand to beckon us forward.'