Chapter XII · Preparations for a Journey

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

(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 The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

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

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

lacking funds

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

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From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

a special loved one

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

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

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

highly or nervously excited

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

death of a person

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

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

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

diminished in strength, quality, or utility

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

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

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

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 Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

throughout a period of time

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

above and across; more than

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

cut with a saw

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

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

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But from the time when she was able herself to read in Charlie’s Bible, the light of truth slowly broke over her darkened mind.

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

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

someone who visits

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

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

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

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

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

at the time that

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

in or at the place that

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

during the time that

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

belonging to which person

From this reading Many were the lessons learned in the sick-room where Charlie lay, fading day by day, and many were the talks which he had with his Indian friend concerning the God whose power she questioned.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading “O’er the forest dark and lonely, Death’s broad wing is brooding now, While each day the shadow deepens Over Charlie’s fevered brow.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The meetings in the woods were given up, and if Orianna saw her pet at all, it was in his home, where she at length became a regular visitor, and where Marian daily taught her as Charlie had before done.

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

From this reading Charlie’s health, which had always been delicate, seemed much impaired by the Kentucky air but with the return of winter, there came the hacking cough and darting pain, and Orianna already foresaw the time when, with a flood of bitter tears, she would lay her darling in the grave.