used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
(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 Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading So young, so beautiful, rich and happy--his wedding-day so near!
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
Edmund
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From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
Edmund's
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From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
Ettersberg
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From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
death of a person
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
highest in quality
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading So young, so beautiful, rich and happy--his wedding-day so near!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading So young, so beautiful, rich and happy--his wedding-day so near!
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
newbornadjectiveUS /ˈnuːbɔːrn/
recently born
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
pinions
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From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
possessing material wealth
From this reading So young, so beautiful, rich and happy--his wedding-day so near!
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
the season of growth
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/
plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
two times
From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
von
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From this reading Twice the swallows had come and gone since the grave had closed on Edmund von Ettersberg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
wedding-day
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From this reading So young, so beautiful, rich and happy--his wedding-day so near!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This universal mourning was due as much to Edmund's personal characteristics, which had endeared him to all, as to the frightful circumstances of his death.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Now for the third time they arrived, bearing Spring upon their pinions; and as, after all the icy frost and snow of winter, the earth blossomed forth in newborn splendour, so the dark shadow of that grave, watered by many tears, was lightened, and from it there emerged a fair vision of human hope and happiness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The death of young Count Ettersberg had caused the greatest consternation, and awakened general sympathy in the neighbourhood.
