used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
(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 The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
Baden
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From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
(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 Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/
Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
ConquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
dare-devil
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From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
go away from a place
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
for more time
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
and nothing more
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
pretensionnounUS /priˈtenʃən/
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
express in words
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
not in physical motion
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then fly betimes, for only they Conquer love that run away.--_Carew_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
ungovernedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading The multiplied and constantly changing phases of her character, its strong but utterly ungoverned resources, its frankness, enthusiasm, detestation of all deceit or pretension, and, in spite of her wildness, a deep vein of womanly tenderness which now and then betrayed itself, all conspired to keep his interest somewhat painfully excited.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading Men will woo the tempest, And wed it, to their cost.--_Passion Flowers_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be too much to say that he was in love with his handsome, dare-devil cousin; but his mind was greatly troubled in regard to her--shaken and tossed with a variety of conflicting emotions.
but in spite of that
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Morton had been for some time of opinion that he had better leave New Baden; yet still the philosophic youth staid on,--a week longer,--a fortnight longer,--and still he lingered.
