used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAGGARD IN LOVE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
changeableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
a small house with a single story
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
Derison
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From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
Hermia
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From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LAGGARD IN LOVE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
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 She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
LAGGARDnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading A LAGGARD IN LOVE.
immediately past
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LAGGARD IN LOVE.
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 As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
Nairn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
not any; not one
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
in the direction of
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if Frank had changed towards her, and were never to come and see her more!
at the time that
From this reading On the occasion of his last visit, when she was at the piano, and he was turning over her music, there being no one but themselves in the room, he had suddenly stooped and imprinted a kiss on her cheek.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She knew, or thought she knew, the reason why Frank Derison had kept away from Nairn Cottage for upwards of a week.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As Hermia sat playing this evening all the attention she was obliged to give to the music could not keep her uncle's words from ringing in her ears: "He is as changeable as the moon, as I have told him many a time."
