used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in a transport of delight.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
terminate
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading They were in a transport of delight.
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
FRANCOIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in a transport of delight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
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 FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
not any; not one
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were in a transport of delight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
on one occasion
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
a male human offspring
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke both at once, asking each other questions and answering them at random.
STEPHANE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading They were in a transport of delight.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The life of each flowed over into the other's life and became swallowed up in it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No power on earth could now dissolve their union or break the bonds of love and confidence which unite mothers and sons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
but in spite of that
From this reading FRANCOIS AND STEPHANE Long the mother and son remained thus, kneeling against the wall that divided them, yet as close together as though they were able to see each other with their frenzied eyes and to mingle their tears and kisses.
