used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
(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 They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
fagots
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From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
fondledverbUS /ˈfɔːndəld/
past form of “fondle” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
set up or found
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
Grizel
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From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
immediately past
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
provided with artificial light
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
LOVE-LETTER
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From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
others
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From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
only a very short time before
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
be seated
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
having a supporting base
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LOVE-LETTER Some beautiful days followed, so beautiful to Grizel that as they passed away she kissed her hand to them.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading To sit by that fire was almost better than having the days that lit it; sometimes she could scarcely wait for the day to go.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
at the time that
From this reading She counted and fondled them, and pretended that one was lost that she might hug it more than all the others when it was found.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They lit a fire in the chamber of her soul which is the home of all pure maids, and the fagots that warmed Grizel were every fond look that had been on her lover's face and every sweet word he had let fall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you see her standing on tiptoe to see the last of them?
