Chapter XX

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

(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 It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

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

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

set up or found

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

the act of departing

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

an outlying farm

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

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

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

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

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

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

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

for more time

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

held dear

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

take in marriage

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

subject to death

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

not any; not one

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

by chance

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

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

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

not in physical motion

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

not known

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

exhausted

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

at the time that

From this reading And when he heard that, he felt he had no right to keep a tryst with her in the twilight, but still he could not put her out of his thoughts.

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

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ENCHANTED JOURNEY Was it a happy dream Laverne Savedra kept asking herself, out on the broad ocean with no land in sight and the great vault overhead, that by night filled up with myriads of stars, that by day was a great unknown country over which other ships went drifting to ports beyond mortal ken.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading And to him Lord Wrexford seemed quite a middle-aged man, and he wondered if the Grange, said to be one of the fine old estates in that shire, had won her with perhaps the persuasion of her parents.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

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

From this reading It was a much longer journey then, but going round the world would not have been too long for all the confidences she and her husband never wearied of exchanging.

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From this reading She felt a little confused that he should have appeared so suddenly, with such a brave air, and in the long talk told all his doubts and fears, the whisper he had heard that she was likely to marry Lord Wrexford, and that he found he had loved her since that first evening they had danced together.