Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

(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 But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

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

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

a young person of either sex

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

a small house with a single story

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

half asleep

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

a quick look

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

the act of departing

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

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From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

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

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

defying expression or description

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

and nothing more

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

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

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

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

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

free from tears

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

express in words

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Its breathing seemed difficult; sometimes it started in terror; it was feverish and suffered thirst.

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

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

a shaky motion

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

precisely as stated

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

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

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

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

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

at the time that

From this reading When Greta reached the old charcoal-burner's cottage, the little one was lying in a drowsy state in Mercy's arms.

belonging to which person

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The mother's wistful face was bent down on it with an indescribable expression.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There were only the trembling lips to tell of the sharp struggle that was going on within.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading But the yearning for a sight of the little flushed countenance, the tearless appeal for but one glimpse of the drowsy little eyes, the half-articulate cry of a mother's heart against the fate that made the child she had suckled at her breast a stranger, whose very features she might not know--all this was written in that blind face.