Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

present in great quantity

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

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From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

(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 Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

a blemish made by dirt

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

-ing form of “digress” — lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

accept an excuse for

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

feeling no fear

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

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

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

being deepest within the self

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

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

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

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

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

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

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

an authoritative rule

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

not passionate

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

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

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

a male human offspring

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading --_Macbeth_ "Thy abundant goodness shall excuse this deadly blot in thy digressing son."

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

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

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.

take in marriage

From this reading Then, for the first time, had they felt and acknowledged all the power of the beauty of God's holy ordinance, which seemed to wed not in mere form, but in fact, the deepest emotions of their glowing souls.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "A sailor's wife had chestnuts in her lap, and mouncht."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Absorbed by the intensity of their passion, fed by the solitude around, each day increased their attachment, and their full hearts acknowledged that the love which the man bears to his mistress--the affianced sharer of his inmost thoughts--is passionless compared with that which follows the mystic tie, linking their most secret being in fearlessness of devotion.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading --_Richard II._ Little more than a month had elapsed since the marriage of the impetuous and generous Ensign Ronayne to the woman he adored.