used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
Adoringlyadverb
with adoration
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
(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 "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
aroused or activated
From this reading She looks like Psyche just awakened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
Carrington
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From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
Craik
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From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
emanating from God
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
opinion or judgment
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
and nothing more
From this reading She looks like Psyche just awakened.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She looks like Psyche just awakened.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
lustrenounUS /ˈlʌstər/
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
Mulock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
nestnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
PsychenounUS /ˈsaɪki/
that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading She looks like Psyche just awakened.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
the state of being asleep
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
to-day
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From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
precisely as stated
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Can it be possible, that with all her charms, she was sleeping, before to-day? he thought as he took his seat beside her, thrilled with new hope.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
at the time that
From this reading --_D. M. Mulock Craik._ Grace looked very lovely, as she stepped into the carriage, when Mr. Carrington called for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
wild-rose
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From this reading A suggestion of reserved feeling gave an added lustre to her beautiful eyes, and the faintest wild-rose tint in her cheeks made her a fit study for any artist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Comfort our souls with love, Love of all human kind; Love special, close in which, like sheltered dove, Each weary heart its own safe nest may find; And love that turns above Adoringly; contented to resign All loves, if need be, for the love divine."
