Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

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

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

terminate

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

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From this reading --CARLOTTA PERRY.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

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From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

a special loved one

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

dearly loved

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

a farewell remark

From this reading "SWEETHEART, GOOD-BY!"

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

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

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

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

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

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

in order that something should not happen

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading --CARLOTTA PERRY.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

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

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

a person loved by another person

From this reading "SWEETHEART, GOOD-BY!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

a shaky motion

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

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

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."

in or at the place that

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading He had a romantic longing to plight his vows of love beneath the silent stars, beside the whispering waters, where he had first kissed Precious, his heart's darling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Chester had come up to Rosemont with Bruce Conway, and finding Precious waiting for him, had asked her to walk with him by the river.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your trembling tones were low and deep; We smiled, we laughed, lest we should weep; Then parted for dear Honor's sake, For Honor's sake--for Honor's sake-- That spot is dear for Honor's sake, 'Twas there our hearts began to break."