Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

anew

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

dearly loved

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

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 At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

a particular point in time

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

express in words

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

deliver by singing

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a short musical composition with words

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading That evening Frank begged for music, and Alice sung for two long hours.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

at the time that

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

which person or people

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Albert, who had been informed by Alice that if he deserted her for a single moment that evening or the next he need never bring his friend there again, sat outside on the porch and close by the window, smoking incessantly and smiling to himself at the clever tactics of his charming but coy sister.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

the words that are spoken

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When the concert was ended he observed, "If there's one song in the house that you have not sung, Alice, I wish you would sing it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading VILLAGE GOSSIP "What care I what the world may say, So long as I have my way to-day?-- For this dear old world, This queer old world, With tongue like sands of the sea, Is never so gay As when wagging away, And talking of you and of me."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At least they might have seemed long to any but an enraptured young man who had for the entire day been kept from uttering one of the many love-lorn words that filled his heart.