AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
boulevardsnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrdz/
plural of “boulevard” — a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
one or the other of two
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
fro
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From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
in a gradual manner
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
hoververbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
go across or through
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
carry out
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, I am astonished at everything that does not astonish her.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I look at her as she walks, beautiful and impassive; I keep step with her stride; and my thoughts hover to and fro between this life of hers which refuses to take form and my ideals which are gradually fading out of existence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Alas, the days pass over her without arousing either desire or weariness!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From time to time, I suggest some simple, trifling work for her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is six o'clock in the evening; I am taking Rose along the boulevards, which are so interesting at this time of the year.
