used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
bendedadjectiveUS /ˈbendɪd/
used of the back and knees; stooped
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
breaking-up
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From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
for the most part
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
Elisabeth
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From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
Farringdon
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From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
FARRINGDON'S
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From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
light-heartedness
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From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
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 She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
not any; not one
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
and nothing more
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
a course of conduct
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
prophet's
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From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
speedsnounUS /spiːdz/
plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MISS FARRINGDON'S WILL Time speeds on his relentless track, And, though we beg on bended knees, No prophet's hand for us puts back The shadow ten degrees.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the following winter Miss Farringdon gave unmistakable signs of that process known as "breaking-up."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elisabeth, with her usual light-heartedness, did not see the Shadow stealing nearer day by day; but Christopher was more accustomed to shadows than she was--his path had lain chiefly among them--and he knew what was coming, and longed passionately and in vain to shield Elisabeth from the inevitable.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had played the part of Providence to her in one matter: he had stood between her and himself, and had prevented her from drinking of that mingled cup of sweetness and bitterness which men call Love, thinking that she would be a happier woman if she left untasted the only form of the beverage which he was able to offer her.
a late time of life
From this reading She had fought a good fight for many years, and the time was fast coming for her to lay down her arms and receive her reward.
