Chapter XXX

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

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From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

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From this reading “Don’t you know us, Dede?

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From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

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From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

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From this reading “Don’t you know us, Dede?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading “Don’t you know us, Dede?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

without a moon or a visible moon

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

in the direction of

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Don’t you know us, Dede?

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

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

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

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have come home,” cried Armenouhi, starting toward him.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

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

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

at the time that

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

in or at the place that

From this reading MINGLED JOY AND SORROW Old Dicran lay on the bed where Takvor had left him, when on that moonless night nearly three weeks before he went out to search for Armenouhi.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Startled at the unexpected appearance of the dervishes, the old man raised himself and stared wildly at them.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Vassinag was sitting on the divan by the window.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Don’t you know us, Dede?