used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading This she is Helen Armstrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
clandestinely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading This she is Helen Armstrong.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She, who has won it, loves him.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
knot-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She, who has won it, loves him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
magnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
post-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, who has won it, loves him.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have met clandestinely, and so corresponded; the knot-hole in the magnolia serving them as a post-box.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This she is Helen Armstrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him--that which gives gladness to his heart--joy almost reaching delirium.
which person or people
From this reading She, who has won it, loves him.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading She, who has won it, loves him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She has not signified as much, in words; but by ways equally expressive, and quite as convincing.
