used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
the state of being absent
From this reading Absence, he thought, had advanced his cause for him.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Absence, he thought, had advanced his cause for him.
(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 In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Absence, he thought, had advanced his cause for him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
the act of departing
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
DILEMMAnounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
embargonounUS /emˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
a government order imposing a trade barrier
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Absence, he thought, had advanced his cause for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
hold firmly
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
HILLYER'S
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From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Absence, he thought, had advanced his cause for him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
violatingverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She had welcomed him with totally unexpected warmth, considering the many times she had rejected him, and considering, too, the letter he had received from her on her departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HILLYER'S DILEMMA Hillyer's loyal heart was near to bursting with joy.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In all the days of his eager courtship Marion had never seemed so close to him, so fairly within his grasp, as now.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A dozen times he was on the point of boldly violating the six months' embargo she had placed upon his pleadings; but as often as the fervent words rose to his lips fear froze them there, and he was silent.
