used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
highly skilled
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
Bowring
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From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
continentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
cynosurenounUS /ˈsaɪnɔːsɜːr/
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
a female human offspring
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
Estelle
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From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
promote over another
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
Hyde
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From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a single distinct event
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
immediately past
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
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 Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
Montressor
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From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
Morelle
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From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
not any; not one
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
Parke
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From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading But no second love displaced his lost Estelle, no transient fancy for a single instant disputed her home in his heart.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Lord Montressor, after long and fruitless efforts to discover the retreat of his lost love, unable to endure life amid scenes so associated with vain hopes and memories of Estelle, had accepted service under the Crown and represented his sovereign at one of the highest continental courts.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Sir Parke and Lady Morelle, after having used every means in their power for the recovery of their daughter, gave up the search in despair, and retired to Hyde Hall, where, year after year, they lived in a sort of hopeless watching for some one circumstance to arise that might guide them to a knowledge of her home.
a late time of life
From this reading “On! on! our moments hurry by Like shadows of a passing cloud.”—_Bowring._ Five years have elapsed since the events recorded in our last chapter, and six since the fatal incident with which this story opened.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Still young, eminently handsome, accomplished and graceful, endowed with great wealth, high rank and the distinguished favor of his sovereign, he moved, “the cynosure of neighboring eyes,” among the youthful, beautiful, and gifted of his own and other countries.
