used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
(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 "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIG CHAPS.
bindsnounUS /baɪndz/
plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
CHAPSnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading THE BIG CHAPS.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
dreamlessadjective
untroubled by dreams
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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
Parbutti
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From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
salaamed
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From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
SWINBURNEnoun
English poet (1837-1909)
From this reading --SWINBURNE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIG CHAPS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
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wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "Love that is loud or light in all men's ears, * * * * * That binds on all men's feet, or chains, or wings."
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Honor woke early, springing from dreamless sleep to alert wakefulness, as is the way of vivid natures, and the first sight that greeted her was the huddled form of Parbutti, her chin between her knees, her dark eyes bright and watchful.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Honor's smile was answered by a flash of light across the old woman's face as she arose and salaamed to the ground.
