used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
anew
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
Allemar
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From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
Allemar's
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From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
dearly loved
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
permission to do something
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
having made preparations
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
emanating from God
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
Ellen
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From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
Ellen's
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From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
divisible by two
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
held dear
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
march in a procession
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
take in marriage
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
PortugalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəl/
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading What a romantic night!
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
scathingadjectiveUS /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/
marked by harshly abusive criticism
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
virtuouslyadverb
in a moral manner
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Allemar’s regiment was ordered to march for Portugal; and as Ellen’s friends were not disposed to let her marry at that time--even had Allemar received the consent of his--it was agreed upon between the lovers, that they should wait a more favourable opportunity of uniting in matrimony: at the same time, pledging each other to eternal faith in love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a romantic night!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was in May the regiment received the route; and Allemar passed the night previous to marching in sweet converse with his beloved Ellen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading However, they were obliged to separate; but not without a hope of meeting again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Allemar and Ellen met, and met again;--they walked together by the moonlight, and parted often as the day peeped over them--they loved truly, passionately, virtuously:--they seemed made for each other; and to have divided such would have been the scathing of all that is divine in love--the destruction of all that such lovers value more than existence itself.
