used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
(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 When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
CORDÉLIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
the act of departing
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
communicated in words
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
gossameradjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːsəmər/
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
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 Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
take the midday meal
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
Mathilde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
MonarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
put a saddle on
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
Surdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
trustfulnessnoun
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was as though nothing out of the way had happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
at the time that
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She expressed a wish to stroll through the fields, to wander on my arm along the country lanes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she came downstairs clad in a gossamer robe, and clung to my arm with a grace and trustfulness which enchanted me, old Surdon and Mathilde complimented her on her appearance, and conveyed to me by certain signs that all was as well as well could be.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I DISCOVER A CHANGE IN CORDÉLIA I must admit that, at first, I thought I should have but to rejoice, for as the worthy doctor had led me to anticipate, Cordélia displayed, after his departure, a perfectly free and normal mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Surdon wanted to saddle Thunder and Monarch, or to get out the gig so that we might go for a long drive before lunch, but Cordélia would not hear of it.
