used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
anew
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
(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 bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
BalladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
completely unclothed
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weeks passed by.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
Childe
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From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
one or the other of two
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
Ellen's
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From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
at any time
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
something many people believe that is false
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
Harold
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From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
the act of departing
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
marriage-bell
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From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
the force of workers available
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
miragenounUS /mərˈɑːʒ/
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
not any; not one
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
and nothing more
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Weeks passed by.
pine-tree's
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From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
the possibility of future success
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
cut with a saw
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
Seaview
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From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
carry out
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
in the direction of
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks passed by.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
Wentworth
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From this reading Still the prospect of Ellen's becoming acquainted with Lord Wentworth seemed distant as ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She began to grow hopeless, and to fancy her bright dreams were like the mirage of the desert, only feeding vain desires, and leaving her thirsty as before.
at the time that
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
a Caucasian
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "And bright The lamps shone o'er fair women and brave men; A thousand hearts beat happily; and when Music arose with its voluptuous swell, Soft eyes looked love to eyes that spoke again, And all went merry as a marriage-bell."--_Childe Harold._ "Deep lay the snow on the ground below, And leaden was the air; The icicles white hung glittering bright From the pine-tree's branches bare."--_Ballad._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally she saw him in church; occasionally either he or his brothers would rein up their carriage at Seaview, and take her brother a drive; but still no advance towards friendship was made.
