used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
calumnies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
put or send forth
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading "These people condemn me!
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
wanted intensely
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
to come or go into
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is there no justice for me?
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
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 They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
Highness's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there no justice for me?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "Is there no justice for me?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
held dear
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "These people condemn me!
a particular point in time
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
not any; not one
From this reading "Is there no justice for me?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
on one occasion
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
and nothing more
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "These people condemn me!
approval to do something
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
a human being
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
salvernoun
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
estrangement from god
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there no justice for me?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These people condemn me!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They utter their foul calumnies, and cast me from them unjustly," she cried, pushing her wealth of fair hair from her brow in her desperation.
which person or people
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One of the royal servants in gorgeous livery bowed and advanced, presenting to her a small packet upon a silver salver, saying,-- "The person who brought this desired that it should be given into your Imperial Highness's hands at once."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Can a woman not retain within her heart the fond remembrance of the holy passion of her youth--the only time she has loved--without it being condemned as a sin? without--" The words died on her dry lips, for at that moment there was a tap at the door, and she gave permission to enter.
