Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

feel physical pain

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

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

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

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

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

intentionally conceived

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

the first light of day

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

the act of consuming food

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

opinion or judgment

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

a long fixed look

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

the act of departing

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

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

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

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

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

not accessible to view

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

not in action or at work

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

within a building

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

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

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

on one occasion

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

and nothing more

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

above and across; more than

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

only a very short time before

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

cause fear in

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

not often

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

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

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

the state of being asleep

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

not in physical motion

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

in a strange manner

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, lost in her own new sorrow, she spoke seldom, sighed often, and sang not at all; often sitting at her sewing machine with hands strangely idle and gaze abstracted.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

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

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

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

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

showing sorrow

From this reading Spike, watching furtively, had seen her eyes brim over with great, slow-falling tears; more than once he had heard her bitter weeping in the dawn.

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From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading OF REMORSE For three miserable days Spike had remained indoors, eating little, sleeping less, venturing abroad only at dusk to hurry back with the latest paper and, locked within his bedroom, to scan every scare head and column with eyes dilating in dreadful expectation of beholding the awful word--MURDER.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading At such times he had yearned to comfort her, but between them was memory, dividing them like a wall--the memory of a still form with arms wide-tossed and face hidden among dead leaves.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading For three interminable days Hermione, going about her many duties slow of foot and listless, had scarcely heeded him, conscious only of her own pain, the agony of longing, the yearning ache that filled her, throbbing in every heart-beat--an ache that would not be satisfied.