Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

aroused or activated

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

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From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

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

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

dearly loved

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

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

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

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

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

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

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

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

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

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

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

not any; not one

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He is guarding me from the dangers of the forest."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

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

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

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

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.

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

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

not in physical motion

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading A tender compunction stole into Barbara's tender little heart.

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

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

very small

From this reading The heat still streamed gratefully into the tiny shelter; the solemn shadows still danced across the forest; the contemplative figure still stared into the embers, strongly silhouetted by the firelight.

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

From this reading "The poor dear," said she, "he has no place to sleep.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading Hours later, as it seemed, some trifling sound awakened her.