Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

put in effect

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

later than; following

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

anew

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

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From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

a youthful male person

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

make calm or still

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

divisible by two

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the act of departing

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

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

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the act of retaining something

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

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

From this reading "Not that I trust much to that," said Julius.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

make reference to

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Not that I trust much to that," said Julius.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

not divisible by two

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

and nothing more

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

go across or through

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Not that I trust much to that," said Julius.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

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From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

express in speech

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading It was a great risk, but there had been a penitence about both that Julius trusted was genuine.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

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

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

at the time that

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.

which person or people

From this reading He had various visitors after his arrival--the first being his Rector, who came on his way back from church to give his congratulations, mention the number of convalescents who had there appeared, and speak of the wedding he had celebrated that morning, that of Fanny Reynolds and her Drake, who were going forth the next day to try whether they could accomplish a hawker's career free from what the man, at least, had only of late learnt to be sins.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Herbert's Christmas And when the self-abhorring thrill Is past--as pass it must, When tasks of life thy spirit fill, Then be the self-renouncing will The seal of thy calm trust.--Lyra Apostolica By Christmas Day Archie Douglas was in the Bay of Biscay; but even to Joanna it was not a sorrowful day, for did not Herbert on that day crawl back into his sitting-room, full dressed for the first time, holding tight by her shoulder, and by every piece of furniture on his way to the sofa, Rollo attending in almost pathetic delight, gazing at him from time to time, and thumping the floor with his tail?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A print of the Guardian Angel, which had been her boy's treasure, had been hung by Fanny in her odd little bedroom, and she had protested with tears that it would seem like her boy calling her back if she were tempted again.