used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
anew
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
(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 He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
Atoka
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From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
Donald
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From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
Gladwyn
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From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
Hester's
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From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
in a strange manner
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When he next awoke he was much stronger, and gazed eagerly about with the hope that the face might prove a reality; but nowhere could he discover it, nor did it appear to him again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
at the time that
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
in or at the place that
From this reading The radiant smile that greeted his restoration to life gave the face a strangely familiar look; but he was too weak to remember where he had seen it, and fell asleep from the weariness of the effort.
which person or people
From this reading THE CURSE OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE From the moment that Donald Hester's brave shout of warning saved the schooner _Gladwyn_ from capture, he was like one who sleeps, until he awoke to consciousness amid the strange surroundings of an Indian lodge.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soft hands were bathing his throbbing brow, and when he opened his eyes they rested on a face of such loveliness, and at the same time so filled with pity, that it seemed to him but the fairest fragment of a beautiful dream.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was devotedly cared for by an old squaw, the most skilled nurse in all the Ottawa tribe, and by a young warrior whom he came to know as Atoka.
