used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
give a benediction to
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
colde
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From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
cottarnoun
a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
recognizable; marked
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE DEFIANCE.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
the act of departing
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
Else
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From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
how
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From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
for more time
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
a particular point in time
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
not any; not one
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD PLAY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
participate in games or sport
From this reading OLD PLAY.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
in the near future
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
sorrowed
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From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFIANCE.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
a special situation
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
be dressed in
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walter had listened longer than he intended, and for a moment he felt keenly how sad a thing it was that there were neither parent nor kindred to bless his departing steps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Tis well for thee, Sir, that I wear no sword, Else it had soon decided which should claim, And which for death's colde arms exchange the dame.
which person or people
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sincere grief of the humble cottar had deeply moved him; but two kind kisses were yet glowing on his cheek, and the remembrance that there were two gentle beings who sorrowed for his departure and sighed for his return, filled his heart with joy.
