Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

anew

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

any of several coarse tall perennial grasses of most warm areas: reeds

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

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From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

a cloth used to cover the eyes

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

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

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

greatly pleased

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

agreeably diverting

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

at any time

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

destroyed or killed

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

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

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

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

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

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 "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

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

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

above and across; more than

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

a companion at play

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

a proposal of something previously rejected

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

personal independence

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

term of address for a man

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

not in physical motion

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I was happier than I had ever been in my life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I felt an elasticity of spirits, a self-respect and self-reliance that I had thought myself hitherto incapable of entertaining.

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

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

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

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

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

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

which person or people

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

in a willful manner

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading "LETHALIS ARUNDO" That week I went over again to Beverley; the next, I had a book to fetch for Constance from Fleetsbury, that she had long wished to read, and I took it to her a volume at a time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My father was still busy with his painting--Sir Harry had gone off to Newmarket--Miss Minim seemed delighted to find any one who could relieve the monotony of the Manor House, and Constance herself treated me, now that the first awkwardness of our re-introduction was over, like an old playmate and friend.

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.

but in spite of that

From this reading Oh, the joy of that blindfold time! whilst our eyes are wilfully shut to the future that we yet know _must_ come, whilst we bask in the sunshine and inhale the fragrance of the rose, nor heed the thunder-cloud sleeping on the horizon, and the worm creeping at the core of the flower.