Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

later than; following

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

(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 All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

confined by bonds

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

terminate

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading BROWNING.

put or send forth

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

a young person of either sex

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

a quad with a square body

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

full of events or incidents

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

at any time

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

apart from; not including

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

go away from a place

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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 “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

held dear

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

come together

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

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

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

try to get or reach

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The shadow of the night is passed away!

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the first light of day

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

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

From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

during the time that

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

which person or people

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A VISIT TO THE BREEZES Sunrise will come next!

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

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From this reading All who ever knew Emolyn Wyndeworth knew that she was sensitive, timid, and retiring in the extreme.

a late time of life

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “Yes,” said the Lady of Edengarden to herself on the morning after her eventful conversation with Em., and while she and her young companion sat together in the blue parlor, engaged with their embroidery—“yes, though I have never left this island except to leave the country, I will try to break the strong spell that has bound me, and to cast off the dark nightmare that has oppressed me for years, and, for the sake of this gentle child, and of one who bears the name and likeness of him I loved and lost, I will seek the presence of the man whom I most dreaded to meet in this world.”