Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

quickly and without warning

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

highly skilled

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

completely unclothed

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

lacking funds

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

showing modest reserve

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

move deeply

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

directed downward

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

to an extreme degree

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

the organ of sight

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

praise vociferously

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

hear with intention

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

abnormally large

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Sao Tome and Principe

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

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

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a woman songster (especially of popular songs)

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

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

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “I stopp'd and looked her in the face, 'Twas then she sweetly smiled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

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

From this reading “Methought I met a Damsel Fair And tears were in her eyes; Her head and arms were bare, I heard her bursting sighs.

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

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

which person or people

From this reading Little doubt may be entertained that the noise was designed to disturb Mr. Carewe, who sat upon the veranda consulting a brown Principe, and less that the intended insult was accomplished.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading “With diffident and downcast eye, In modest tones she spoke; She wiped a tear and gave a sigh, And then her silence broke--” So sang Mrs. Tanberry at the piano, relieving the melancholy which possessed her; but Nelson, pausing in the hail to listen, and exceedingly curious concerning the promised utterance of the Damsel Fair, was to suffer disappointment, as the ballad was broken off abruptly and the songstress closed the piano with a monstrous clatter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her features shone with mournful grace, Far more than Nature's child.