Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

quickly and without warning

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

anew

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

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

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

travel up

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

form a curve

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

propose a payment

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

dearly loved

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

wanted intensely

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

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

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

any strong feeling

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

destroyed or killed

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

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

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

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

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

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

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

engage in

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

not any; not one

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

by chance

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

try to get or reach

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took her trembling hand, led her to the sofa, and placed himself by her.

a shaky motion

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

directed up

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

to no avail

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

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

From this reading In an emotion of surprise at so unexpected a visit, the book she was reading dropped from Amanda, and she arose in visible agitation.

at the time that

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

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

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Go bid the needle its dear north forsake, To which with trembling reverence it does bend: Go bid the stones a journey upward make: Go bid the ambitious flame no more ascend; And when these false to their old motions prove, Then will I cease thee, thee alone to love."--COWLEY.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading As a means of leading to the desired eclaircissement, he related the agonies he had suffered at returning to Tudor Hall, and finding her gone--gone in a manner so inexplicable, that the more he reflected on it the more wretched he grew.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I fear," said his lordship, "I have intruded somewhat abruptly upon you; but my apology for doing so must be my ardent wish of using an opportunity so propitious for a mutual eclaircissement--an opportunity I might, perhaps, vainly seek again."