Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

a member of the aristocracy

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

for the reason that

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

a young female

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

be the source of pain

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

held dear

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the middle of the day

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

by chance

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

-ing form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading SHELLEY.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

a male human offspring

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading For some inexplicable reason, the little old lady's trust in Jill's son was unshakable.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "_My faint spirit was sitting in the light Of thy looks, my love; It panted for thee like the hind at noon For the brooks, my love_."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, she could not have well explained.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It might have been because of his ability to hide his hurt or the memory of his words spoken as the fortune-teller on the night of the ball, or perhaps through his self-denial in refraining from using his mother's erstwhile friendship with the old aristocrat, as a key to the door which was locked fast between himself and the girl he loved.