used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
for the reason that
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
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 When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
hearkenverb
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
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 She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
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 When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
subject to death
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
go across or through
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
having come into contact
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
not known
From this reading It was no more to her the dead body of a man, unknown, unheeded, a stranger, and because a mortal, of necessity to her a foe.
veinedadjective
having or showing markings that resemble veins
From this reading She drew the fair glistening hair through her hands; she touched the closed and blue veined eyelids tenderly; she laid her ear against his heart to hearken for the first returning pulses of the life she had brought back to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was still crouching by his body on the hearth; and knew what she had chosen, and did not repent.
at the time that
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
which person or people
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the trance of her delirious imaginations passed, they left her tranquil, but with the cold of death seeming to pass already from the form she looked on into hers.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was dead still;--or so she thought;--she watched him with dim dreaming eyes, watched him as women do who love.
