used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
speak to
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
anew
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
(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 _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
to come or go into
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
erringadjectiveUS /ˈerɪŋ/
capable of making an error
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
divisible by two
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
at any time
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
opinion or judgment
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
he'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
of the present time and place
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
of great significance or value
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
Juana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
Lalla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
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 To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
a person who carries a message
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
a particular point in time
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
on one occasion
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
a course of conduct
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
by chance
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
select carefully from a group
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
retrogradeverbUS /ˈretrəɡreɪd/
move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
Rookh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
try to get or reach
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
having a supporting base
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
not in physical motion
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
up to a particular time
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Lalla Rookh._ However interested our readers may be in the immediate fate of Ellen, it is needful for the continuity of our story to return again to the Towers; and as the shepherd often returns back to seek, and drive on some erring sheep to the flock, so must we often retrograde on our path, to pick up some lost hero, and bring him on till all are again united.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
in or at the place that
From this reading To the study, then, of the Earl let us again bend our eyes, where we left Juana standing at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "At night he said--and look, 'tis near * * * Perhaps even now he climbs the wood-- Fly, fly--though still the west is bright,-- * * * * * I know him--he'll not wait for night!"
but in spite of that
From this reading The surprise of the Earl was great, and mingled with it some impatience and anger, at thus seeing one he had once met on far different terms, yet one he had vowed not again to address in his life, standing on the threshold of his door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You here!" he exclaimed, frowning, and for the moment forgetting she was there as a messenger, bringing important tidings; "did I not expressly forbid you ever to enter my doors again?
