used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
anew
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
dearly loved
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
any strong feeling
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
set up or found
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
the act of giving
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
the act of departing
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
(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 The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
for more time
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
not any; not one
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
other's
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From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
in other respects or ways
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
go across or through
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
a human being
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
popsnounUS /pɑːps/
plural of “pop” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
rufflingverbUS /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
Sanchia
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From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
Sanchia's
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From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Again Sanchia bit her lips and sat back.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
the-Wisp
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From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
venomedadjective
full of malice or hate
From this reading Through it venomed glance and bitter tongue might not pass; as Sanchia's anger rose the two lovers looked into each other's eyes and laughed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The high content which so abruptly had enveloped Helen and Howard was comparable to the old magic armour of the fairy tales which the fortunate prince found always at his time of need.
Will-o
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From this reading The Will-o'-the-Wisp For the hour, if for no longer, the tables plainly were turned upon Sanchia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Dear old pops,' said Helen, going to her father's side and slipping both arms about his neck, ruffling his scant hair and otherwise making free with his passive person, thereby achieving the dual result of coming between him and Sanchia and giving a joyous outlet to a new emotion.
