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A frontier knight
A frontier knight

Chapter XIX

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THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.
She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.
Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.
It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.
The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.
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A frontier knight

Chapter XIX

Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.
Line 2
She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.
Line 3
Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.
Line 4
It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.
Line 5
The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Another noun US /ˈanother/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Because conjunction US /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Began noun US /began/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Born noun US /born/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Continued noun US /ˈcontinued/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Great noun US /great/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.”

Left noun US /left/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.”

Long noun US /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.”

Over preposition US /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.”

Secret noun US /ˈsiː.krət/

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

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Silence noun US /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Sober adjective US /ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by alcohol

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Still noun US /still/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.”

Well noun US /well/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.”

Would modal verb US /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

absence

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

alertness

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

Alison

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

Alison's

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

anothernounUS /ˈanother/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

ARTEGALL

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

away

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

begannounUS /began/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

blooms

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

bornnounUS /born/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

came

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

Christine

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

darkened

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

day's

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From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

days

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

deal

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

down-stairs

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

expanded

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

experience

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

fear

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

gaudier

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

given

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

greatnounUS /great/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

greatest

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

From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

headache

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

heat

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

From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

hot

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

kept

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

knight

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

leftnounUS /left/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

like

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

listless

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

longnounUS /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

love

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

magnolias

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

manner

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

many

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

moods

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

noted

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

own

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

place

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

possible

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

procure

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

quest

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

quiet

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

ready

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

rested

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

RETURN

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

ride

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

room's

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

seclusion

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

send

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

set

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From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

sharp

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

SIR

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

sister

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

sleep

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

From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by alcohol

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

softly

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

Spring

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

stillnounUS /still/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

stole

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

summer

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

sun

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From this reading The day’s greatest heat was over, for the sun had set.

sympathy

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

there

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

times

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From this reading It was one of these times when Alison left her sister to procure possible sleep, and stole softly down-stairs.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

usual

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

weather

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From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

well

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From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had kept the secret of his quest well, but because of his long absence and the continued silence Christine began to fear that he, like many another, had been ready to love and ride away, and she noted the sober moods of her sister with the sympathy born of her own experience.

word

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From this reading THE RETURN OF SIR ARTEGALL Spring had expanded into summer, the magnolias had given place to gaudier blooms, and still came no word from Alison’s knight.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Christine was listless, this hot summer weather, her usual alertness of manner had left her, and there were days when she rested a great deal, when a sharp headache would send her to a darkened room’s seclusion and quiet.