used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
(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 _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
Antonio
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From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
Auristella's
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From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
for the reason that
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
disdainedverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnd/
past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
a movement into or inward
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
divisible by two
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
set up or found
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
highest in quality
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
how
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From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
impedesverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdz/
third-person singular of “impede” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
Periander
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From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
ProposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
quitsadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
with speed
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
move hurridly
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
only a very short time before
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
slowestadverbUS /ˈsloʊəst/
most slowly
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
up to a particular time
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
in the direction of
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
precisely as stated
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was shown in the small courtesy Periander displayed towards the visitors that he met entering Auristella's apartment.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading _Periander quits Rome in despair at Auristella's Proposal._ Water that is enclosed in a narrow vessel, whilst it is in the greatest haste to escape, is slowest to pour out, because the first drops are detained by those which follow, and one impedes the other, till the current begins to rush and all the water breaks forth.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He, full of thoughts and fancies, and oppressed with the imaginations that crowded into his mind, disdained and deceived, as he thought himself, went out of Auristella's presence without knowing how, or wishing, or being able to reply to the long discourse she had held to him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Antonio and his sister went to her, and found her like one awakening from a heavy dream, and speaking distinctly aloud to herself in such words as these:-- "Have I done wrong?
but in spite of that
From this reading So is it with the words that rush into the mind of a distressed lover, sometimes at the very tip of his tongue, yet hindered by those which follow too rapidly for utterance; till scarcely knowing which first came into his head, he is silent, and by silence he says more even than he wishes.
