used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
anew
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
ALIENATIONnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/
the feeling of being alienated from other people
From this reading ALIENATION.
(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 He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
Desha
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From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
Florian
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From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
Florian's
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From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
How
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From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
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 How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
not any; not one
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
observancesnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvənsɪz/
plural of “observance” — the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
up to a particular time
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading How sad it is to see the waning of a beautiful friendship between two noble hearts--friendship that should have lasted unbroken till death--to see the cold blight of alienation creeping in between those hearts day by day, till naught is left of those old, sweet emotions but the sadness of memory more cruel than forgetfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was true that Desha had not been lacking in outward observances such as were demanded by Florian’s bereavement.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading He had made the usual visit of condolence, attended the funeral of the elder Gay, and showed no lack of sympathy, but all the same there kept widening between them the restraint engendered by the knowledge that they had been unconscious rivals for the same lovely prize.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Philip Desha and Florian Gay would never be such fond friends again as they had been before the love of a beautiful coquette came so fatally between their hearts.
