Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

plural of “daffodil” — any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

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From this reading "Oh, poor 'n'wncwl Ebben!

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

start firing a weapon

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

march in a procession

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

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From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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From this reading "Oh, poor 'n'wncwl Ebben!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

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

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, poor 'n'wncwl Ebben!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

above and across; more than

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Oh, poor 'n'wncwl Ebben!

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

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

not in physical motion

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

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

From this reading LOVE'S PILGRIMAGE It was nearly midnight, and still Sara and Morva sat over the fire in earnest conversation.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

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

From this reading The March wind roared in the chimney, the sound of the sea came up the valley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Outside, under the night sky, the furze and broom bushes waved and bowed to each other, and in the sheltered cwrt the daffodils under the hedge nodded and swayed in the wind; but the two women inside the cottage were too much engrossed in their conversation, and with their thoughts, to notice the wildness of the night.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Often they sat in silence, broken by occasional words of sorrow.