used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
the state of being absent
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
(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 She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
Archie
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From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
a young person of either sex
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
coddledverbUS /ˈkɑːdəld/
past form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
cuddledverbUS /ˈkʌdəld/
past form of “cuddle” — move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
the specified day of the month
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
decoctionnoun
(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
the act of departing
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
divined
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From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
fortune-teller
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From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
gloatverbUS /ɡloʊt/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
How
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From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
jugglings
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From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
Lillian
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From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
the force of workers available
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
mother-heart
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From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
information about recent and important events
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
not any; not one
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
having a point
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
terrapinnoun
any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
(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 How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
at the time that
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
a Caucasian
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
which person or people
From this reading Archie had begun to adore the old Indian fortune-teller who cuddled and coddled him in loving delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She tried all her ancient savage spells and methods of forecast--many strange jugglings with terrapin shells and white beads and pointed sticks and the aspect of the decoction of magic herbs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She lived for a time in grievous fear of his departure, but when no news came of the men who had placed him there, and the date fixed for their return passed without event, she began to gloat on the possibility of desertion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How the mother-heart would have rejoiced could Lillian have divined that her child was well and happy, though affectionate in new ties while she languished in his absence!
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI.
