Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

anew

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

(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 And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

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

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

shining intensely

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

offering little or no hope

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

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

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

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From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

causing dejection

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

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

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

moving with great haste

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

in a softened tone

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

a particular point in time

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

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From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

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

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

on one occasion

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

above and across; more than

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

a course of conduct

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

except for; apart from

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

closely encircling

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

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

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

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

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

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From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

in the direction of

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

inflected form of “undo” — cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

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

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

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

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

at the time that

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

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

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading Cold and bleak roared the fierce wintry blasts through the broad, dense forest that stretched away to the north of Wimbledon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The stars sparkled with unwonted brilliancy over the clear blue firmament, as a quick step crackled along the narrow, icy path, and a dark form was seen hurrying toward a faint light that gleamed dimly through a dense clump of cedars.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Then there was a sound as of bars withdrawn, and a bright, blazing hearth was revealed for a moment as the dark form entered, when all was hushed and silent again, save the dismal roar of the night wind through the surrounding pines.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet this wild woods' man was happy once,-- Bright fame did offer him her richest dower, But disappointment blasted all his hopes, And crushed him 'neath her desolating power.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "You are late to-night, uncle," said a tall, dark-haired youth, as he undid the fastenings of the wanderer's long overcoat, and removed his woollen mittens and wide-brimmed hat.