1680
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
1690
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1690 XVII.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
exhale hard
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
the organ of sight
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
a long fixed look
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
Gulnare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
ih
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
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 Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
o'erflow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
on one occasion
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
perplexverbUS /pərˈpleks/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
showing curiosity
From this reading With many an asking smile, and wondering stare, 1680 They whisper round, and gaze upon Gulnare; And her, at once above--beneath her sex, Whom blood appalled not, their regards perplex.[ih] To Conrad turns her faint imploring eye, She drops her veil, and stands in silence by; Her arms are meekly folded on that breast, Which--Conrad safe--to Fate resigned the rest.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Though worse than frenzy could that bosom fill, Extreme in love or hate, in good or ill, The worst of crimes had left her Woman still!
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading XVI.
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading 1690 XVII.
but in spite of that
From this reading These greetings o'er, the feelings that o'erflow, Yet grieve to win him back without a blow; They sailed prepared for vengeance--had they known A woman's hand secured that deed her own, She were their Queen--less scrupulous are they Than haughty Conrad how they win their way.
