Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

(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 How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

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

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

exhale hard

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

give encouragement to

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

demanding attention

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

very far away in space or time

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

destroyed or killed

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

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

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

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

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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 * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

throughout a period of time

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

above and across; more than

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

ruined or disrupted

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

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

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading * * * "Thou shalt go forth in prouder might And firmer strength e'er long."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

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

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

of the highest quality

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

to no avail

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

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

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading How she mourned o'er her shattered idols, all fallen and wasted on their shrines!

wanting in physical strength

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a blow had been dealt her sensitive nature!

at the time that

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

a Caucasian

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Up to the clear blue sky, when the sun was gone down on the silent earth, clad in the pure white snow-mantle, and away over the tops of the forest-pines, at the diamond stars hung in the far-off heaven, gazed Annie Evalyn through that long, dreary winter, from the window of that rude hut in the solitary depths of Scraggiewood.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading "For the weak heart that vainly yearned For human love its life to cheer, Baffled and bleeding has returned, To stifle down its crying here."