Chapter V

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

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

moving forward

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

(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 She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

an old word for “before”

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

third-person singular of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

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

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

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

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading "OUFF."

above and across; more than

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

inflected form of “overstep” — pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

existing or coming before

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

cut with a saw

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

to cause to separate and go in different directions

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

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

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

deliver by singing

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

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

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

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

From this reading A premonition must have been upon her spirits--that impalpable tremor and exhilaration preceding a catastrophe which whets the perceptions to intenser enjoyment before the destroying assault, like advancing fire which illumines, expands, and glorifies ere it leaps on its prey and turns it into smoke and ashes.

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

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.

an established custom

From this reading It is certain at least that her spirits overstepped the limit of their tranquil wont.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading She turned over the piles of music with her husband in search of something to sing, but the measured graces of the older works were all too serious for her mood.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading The hour which saw Mary Selby thus lapping herself in her simple joys, was the same which witnessed the brewing of the storm destined to wreck and scatter them.