Chapter XXXI

anew

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

(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 "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading --MOORE'S LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT HER FEET.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

the lower side of anything

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading AT HER FEET.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

highly enthusiastic

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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

From this reading AT HER FEET.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading --MOORE'S LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading --MOORE'S LOVES OF THE ANGELS.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

throughout a period of time

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

go across or through

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

attempt by employing effort

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

moving very fast

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

not melted

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

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From this reading --AMELIA B. WELBY.

at the time that

From this reading "Hope's precious pearl in sorrow's cup, Unmelted at the bottom lay, To shine again when all drunk up, The bitterness should pass away."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."

the words that are spoken

From this reading "But all in vain, to thought's tumultuous flow I strive to give the strength of glowing words; The waves of feeling, tossing to and fro, In broken music o'er my heart's loose chords, Give but their fainting echoes from my soul, As through its silent depths their wild, swift currents roll."