used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
Adair
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From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
calumetnounUS /ˌkæljəˈmet/
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
easy-chair
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From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
Ellen
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From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
set up or found
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
coins made of gold
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
Livingstone'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
become covered with mist
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
ShyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On a table near lay a heap of gold and notes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I came to Livingstone's chambers on the following morning, I found him alone.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
at the time that
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His head was resting listlessly against the back of the vast easy-chair in which he was reclining, and his face, thrown out in relief against the crimson velvet, looked haggard and drawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Shy she was, and I thought her cold; Thought her proud, and fled over the sea; Filled I was with folly and spite, When Ellen Adair was dying for me."
wreathing
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From this reading The calumet--not of peace--was between his lips, and the dense blue clouds were wreathing round him like a Scotch mist.
