used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
(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 All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
Fawcett
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From this reading Fawcett.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
not accessible to view
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
hoversverbUS /ˈhʌvərz/
third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
interpretsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprəts/
third-person singular of “interpret” — make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
long-cherished
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From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
Maud's
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From this reading All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
participate in games or sport
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
ReadsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had no exaggerated sentiments, and scarcely art enough to control or to conceal any of the ordinary impulses of her heart.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
precisely as stated
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All Maud's feelings were healthful and natural.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
woofnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading Anxious, she hovers o'er the web the while, Reads, as it grows, thy figured story there; Now she explains the texture with a smile, And now the woof interprets with a tear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading We are not about to relate a scene, therefore, in which a long-cherished but hidden miniature of the young man is to play a conspicuous part, and to be the means of revealing to two lovers the state of their respective hearts; but one of a very different character.
