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From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
Blakeney
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From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
the first light of day
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
dearly loved
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
fast-sailing
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From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
how
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From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
landing-stage
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From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
immediately past
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
the act of departing
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
May-day
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From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
others
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From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
RENCONTRE
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From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
transport commercially
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
in the near future
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her intimate friends often marvelled how Marguerite Blakeney bore the strain of these constantly recurring farewells.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
very small
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Then after that came that terrible half-hour, whilst she stood on the landing-stage--his kisses still hot upon her lips, her eyes, her throat--and watched and watched that tiny speck, the fast-sailing ship that bore him away on his errand of mercy and self-sacrifice, leaving her lonely and infinitely desolate.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To dwell on those winged hours were but to record sorrow, anxiety, a passionate resentment coupled with an equally passionate acceptance of the inevitable.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A RENCONTRE §1 For Marguerite, that wonderful May-day, like so many others equally happy and equally wonderful, came to an end all too soon.
worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Every time that in the early dawn she twined her loving arms round the neck of the man she worshipped, feeling that mayhap she was looking into those dear, lazy, laughing eyes for the last time on earth--every time, it seemed to her as if earth could not hold greater misery.
