used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
convaniant
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
Doolan
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
Geraghty
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the state of being honored
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
held dear
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
Nora
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
plase
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
Shakesperian
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From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
TennysonnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading Tennyson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If I were loved, as I desire to be, What is there in the great sphere of the earth, And range of evil between death and birth, That I shall fear, if I were loved by thee?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
which person or people
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
yer
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From this reading |If yer plase, yer honour, Mr. Geraghty is below, and would like to see yer honour if its convaniant,” said little Nora Doolan, thrusting her untidy head into the cheerless back room in Paradise Street.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ralph, who was pacing to and from learning a part in a Shakesperian play which he was little likely to act as yet, glanced round with brightening face.
