Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

later than; following

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

(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 Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

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From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

for the reason that

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "The land beyond the sunset."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

move gently or carefully

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

remove completely from recognition or memory

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

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

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

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

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

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

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "The land beyond the sunset."

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

immediately past

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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 Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the force of workers available

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

a state of social isolation

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

not in physical motion

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading "The land beyond the sunset."

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

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

From this reading "The land beyond the sunset."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

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

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

not known

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

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

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And now the shadows of evening were slowly invading the plains.

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

From this reading She longed for solitude--the solitude which the plains can offer in such absolute completeness--because her heart was heavy and she felt that if she were all alone she might ease the weight on her heart in a comforting flow of tears.

during the time that

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

which person or people

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The autumn wind, lulled for a time to rest with the setting of the sun, had sprung up in angry gusts, lashing up clouds from the southwest and sending them to tear along and efface the last vestige of the evening crimson glow.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.

but in spite of that

From this reading Elsa and Andor had both remained quite still after Klara left them; yet Elsa--like all simple creatures who feel acutely--was longing to run and let the far horizon, the distant unknown land, wrap and enfold her while she thought things out for herself, for indeed this real world--the world of men and women, of passions and hatred and love--was nothing but a huge and cruel puzzle.