used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
a-lackness
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From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
askt
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From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
for the reason that
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
kist
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From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
lo
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From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
a female domestic
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
a particular point in time
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
and nothing more
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
except for; apart from
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
cut with a saw
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
slipt
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From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
in the near future
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
express in speech
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
carry out
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
thoughtlessnessnoun
the quality of failing to be considerate of others
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
a source of difficulty
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading And this I askt, not thinking; and lo! in a moment I perceived my thoughtlessness; but said naught, save to take the hand of Mine Own, that she know utter that I did not be heartless.
precisely as stated
From this reading And she to nod very quiet, and afterward kist my hand, and slipt from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading And I knew that she was gone a little way off, lest she weep; and I did be in trouble for her and for mine a-lackness; but truly I could do naught, only that I called very gentle unto her.
showing sorrow
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
at the time that
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And when that I could speak, I askt the Maid whether that there had been brothers to her, because that she did play so natural.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading And she to return soon, and did smile loving and cheerful upon me; but, indeed, I saw that she covered her weeping, whilst that she had made me new broth.
