Chapter IX · Robert and Orianna

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

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

(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 So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

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From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

a female human offspring

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

greatly pleased

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

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From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

yet to be or coming

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

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

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

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

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

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

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

a message received and understood

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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 So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

overgrown with moss

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

on one occasion

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

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From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

with speed

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

recurring again and again

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

only a very short time before

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

in truth; certainly

From this reading From Jake, the negroes had received most of their information, and verily George himself would scarcely have recognized Marian in the description given of her by his servant.

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From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

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

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

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

From this reading So many beauties and excellences were attributed to her, that the negroes were all on the _qui vive_ to see this paragon.

at the time that

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

during the time that

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

which person or people

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading When he repeated to her the name of his future sister-in-law, he was greatly surprised at seeing Orianna start quickly to her feet, while a wild light flashed from her large black eyes.

possessive form of “wilder” — United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Charlie, too, was delighted, and when the next day he as usual met Orianna in the woods, he led her to a mossy bank, and then communicated to her the glad tidings.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There was much talk and excitement in Deacon Wilder’s family when it was known that in a little more than three months’ time a young maiden would come among them, who would be at once daughter, sister and mistress.