used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
in the past
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
(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 But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
cause to be bored
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
bygonenounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːn/
past events to be put aside
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
make calm or still
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
cannot
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From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
how
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From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
others
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From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
poetessnoun
a woman poet
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
on the contrary
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
reproaches
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From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
express in words
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
shipwrecked
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From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
the state of being asleep
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
express in speech
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
storm-tossedadjective
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
teachesnounUS /ˈtiːtʃəz/
plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
vergesnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪz/
plural of “verge” — a region marking a boundary
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of the past I cannot trust myself to speak, and I must say, Kitty, if there be one lesson which the Continent teaches above all others, it is not to go over the bygone.
which person or people
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But how can _you_, lying peacefully in the calm haven of domestic quiet, "sleeping on your shadow," as the poetess says, sympathize with one storm-tossed, and all but shipwrecked on the wild, wide ocean of life?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
the day immediately before today
From this reading A week ago, in foreign acceptation, is half a century; and he who remembers the events of yesterday rather verges on being a "bore" for his pains.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mine is not a heart to forget the fondest ties of early affection, nor would you charge me with this were you near me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dearest Kitty,--I do not, indeed, deserve your reproaches.
