Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

be fond of; be attached to

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

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From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

mental turmoil

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

at any time

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

provoking horror

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

and nothing more

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

the literary culture

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

not any; not one

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

lacking sight

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

carry out

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

not capable of being changed or altered

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between The effect and it.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

look attentively

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

in or to any place at all

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

which person or people

From this reading Ministering spirits, who watch over the happiness of mortals, attend! for here I swear eternal fidelity, indissoluble, unalterable affection to Matilda!”

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Verezzi raised the goblet which he had just filled, and exclaimed, in an impassioned tone-- “My adored Matilda! this is to thy happiness--this is to thy every wish; and if I cherish a single thought which centres not in thee, may the most horrible tortures which ever poisoned the peace of man, drive me instantly to distraction.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

produce a literary work

From this reading God of heaven! witness thou my oath, and write it in letters never to be erased!

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Come to my woman’s breasts, And take my milk for gall, ye murdering ministers, Wherever, in your sightless substances, Ye wait on nature’s mischief.”--Macbeth.