(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 At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
Avondale
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From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading What grace, what majesty, what beauty was there!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
Calantha
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From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
Emmets
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From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
divisible by two
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
a long fixed look
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading What grace, what majesty, what beauty was there!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
How
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From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
located inward
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
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 How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
held dear
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading What grace, what majesty, what beauty was there!
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
a person who is being chased
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
reposed
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From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
express in speech
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What grace, what majesty, what beauty was there!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How long, how fondly she had loved those features—that form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
at the time that
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Lord Avondale slept in the inner room; she arose and looked upon him, whilst he reposed.
a Caucasian
From this reading At night, when in sleep, one image pursued her,—it was all lovely—all bright: it seemed to be clothed in the white garments of an angel; it was too resplendent for eyes to gaze on:—she awoke.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Calantha could not speak one word during the evening; but while Miss Emmets sung—indifferently, she listened and even wept at what never before excited or interest, or melancholy.
