used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
BreathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
festivitynounUS /feˈstɪvəti/
any joyous diversion
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
for a limitless time
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
set up or found
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
a man of refinement
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
HenceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
How
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From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
immediately past
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
held dear
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
on one occasion
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
and nothing more
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Henceforth be loved as heart can love, Or brain devise, or hand approve.—BROWNING.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly, on reaching the home of their host, they found company awaiting their arrival, and they passed the evening in the jolly festivity of country hospitality.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
the act of testing something
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
precisely as stated
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The confidential communication made by Mr. Perry, was probably a ruse on the part of that eccentric gentleman, for the purpose of obtaining the assistance of the officers in “making a night of it” over at his house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A luxurious supper was served late at night, from which they did not separate until the “small hours.”
Wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So trial after trial past, Wilt thou fall at the very last, Breathless, half in trance, With the thrill of a great deliverance, Into our arms forever more; And thou shalt know these arms once curled About thee—what we knew before— How love is the only good in the world.
