used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
(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 "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
have
From this reading "And all that now is left me, is to bear."
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
benisonnoun
a spoken blessing
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
broodeth
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From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
ConcealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
DeansnounUS /diːnz/
plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
Holder'snounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
possessive form of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
hush'd
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From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
IntensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And all that now is left me, is to bear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
immediately past
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "And all that now is left me, is to bear."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
Lo
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From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And all that now is left me, is to bear."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
Myron
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From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And all that now is left me, is to bear."
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
Throbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
up to a particular time
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But after that, he set himself to slumber, but in vain.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading That night in the darkness, Homer Wilson's lip curled as he thought of his mother's too ready fears for him, nor could he refrain a sneer at the idea of Mrs. Deans' disinterested benevolence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sleep, that "Comfortable bird, That broodeth o'er the troubled sea of the mind Till it is hush'd and smooth," would not bestow its benison upon his tired brain and weary heart, for he was haunted by the memory of Myron Holder's hopeless face.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "And oh, the carven mouth, with all its great Intensity of longing frozen fast In such a smile as well may designate The slowly murdered heart, that, to the last, Conceals each newer wound, and back at fate Throbs Love's eternal lie:--'Lo, I can wait!'"
