used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
in the past
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
day-dreaming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
Emmeline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
divisible by two
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
hereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
Kearney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
Lestrange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
mind-structure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
and nothing more
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
RacingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
filled with satisfaction
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
cut with a saw
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
express in words
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
a vivid mental image
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In the days that followed, watching closely now, he saw that not only had heredity given the child the attributes of the mother, but of the father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Perhaps to the absolute isolation of the parents from the world was due this more than ordinary duplicity and simplicity of mind-structure in the child—he could not tell—but the fact was there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Racing about like a dog, following Kearney, imitating him in the things he did, the child was the Dick of long ago, different somewhat in face, but Dick to the life; tired of play or seized with a fit of day-dreaming, Emmeline would peep forth.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
a late time of life
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
an affirmative
From this reading IN THE GARDEN OF GOD THERE IS TRUTH Yes, the promise of the vision had not been entirely broken, but that night, as he lay sleepless in the house, Lestrange almost wished it had.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have been waiting years for the return of someone you love, will you be satisfied with a likeness, however vivid and living, even if that likeness is wrought from flesh and blood and spirit?
