used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
at or in the front
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
assented
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From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
for the reason that
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
confined by bonds
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
inflamesverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪmz/
third-person singular of “inflame” — cause inflammation in
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
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 THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
immediately past
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
Mynors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
on one occasion
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
passion's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
pondersverbUS /ˈpɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Her old lover had assented to her proposal for a meeting.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OLD LOVE "_Now hate rules a heart which in love's easy chains Once passion's tumultuous blandishments knew; Despair now inflames the dark tide of his veins, He ponders in frenzy o'er love's last adieu._"--Byron.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was arranging her veil with a hand that shook, and eyes full of a curious mixture of anxiety and triumph.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading A week later Mrs. Mynors stood before her mirror at a much earlier hour than was her wont.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The anxiety was because she was bound upon an errand of enormous strategic importance; the triumph because her imagination ran on ahead and pictured things that she would have blushed to own.
