Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

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

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

the sensation produced by low temperatures

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

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From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

emanating from God

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

divisible by two

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

the organ of sight

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

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From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

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

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

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

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

kept in good condition

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

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From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

new

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

propose a toast to

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “I melt, and am not of stronger earth than others.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

having intellectual depth

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading The countenance of the Rover himself was thoughtful to gravity.

in the direction of

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

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

From this reading The sinking of Gertrude’s form was deep and hurried, but her governess maintained the coldness of her air with greater self-composure.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.

at the time that

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

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

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Coriolanus_ The females received their visiter with a restraint which will be easily understood when the subject of their recent conversation is recollected.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Still, there was a gleaming of powerful anxiety in the watchful glance that she threw towards her guest, as though she would divine the motive of the visit by the wanderings of his changeful eye, even before his lips had parted in the customary salute.