a hollow muscular organ that uses rhythmic contractions to maintain the circulation of the blood
the essential or most vital part
the heart of the matter
something resembling a heart in shape; specif a conventionalized representation of a heart
a playing card marked with one or more red heart-shaped figures
(in pl) the suit comprising cards identified by this figure
(in pl) a card game in which the object is to avoid winning tricks containing a heart or the queen of spades. Also called black maria
tenderness or compassion
love or affections
lost his heart to her
courage or spirit
did not have the heart for the task
one's innermost character or feelings
a man after my own heart
the central or innermost part of a lettuce, cabbage, etc
the fertility of agricultural land
by rote or from memory
to be very kind or generous
to be very worried, frightened, or excited
to mean well; to have good intentions
deep within one's innermost feelings
used, sometimes ironically, as an expression of sympathy
to want (something) very much
to gain courage or confidence
to be deeply affected by (something, e.g. criticism)
to show one's feelings and emotions
feeling very depressed or apprehensive