used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
any thing at all
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
have
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
bideverbUS /baɪd/
dwell
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
at any time
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
the organ of sight
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
immediately past
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
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 ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
matinsnoun
the first canonical hour; at daybreak
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
not any; not one
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
an amount of time
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
hurting
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
having a supporting base
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
not in physical motion
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
symmetricaladjectiveUS /səˈmetrɪkəl/
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
carry out
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
Unweariedadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She was still beautiful as ever; her sorrows, if she had any, did not veil an atom of brilliancy in her eye, or take a shade of colour from her cheek; her figure was no less rounded and symmetrical in its full flowing lines, her step no less firm and haughty, her manner, if anything, colder and more self-reliant.
precisely as stated
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
vespernounUS /ˈvespər/
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
look attentively
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading ‘And love can strive against a host, Can watch and wait and suffer long; Still daring more when fearing most, In very weakness strong.
be dressed in
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
at the time that
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘For love will wear through shine and shower, And love can bear to bide its time; Unwearied at the vesper hour, As when the matins chime.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading ‘Though bruised and sore, it never dies, Though faint and weary, standing fast; It never fails, and thus the prize Is won by _love_ at last.’
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Perhaps of the four young ladies who had thus devoted themselves to the service of the Queen, Mary Carmichael was the least changed in demeanour and outward appearance at the auspicious period which gave them their freedom, and entitled them to assume that temporary dominion over the other sex which is a woman’s birthright.
