used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
an old word for “before”
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
Hansford
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From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
the force of workers available
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
not any; not one
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
cut with a saw
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
express in words
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
scorning
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From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
express in speech
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
having a supporting base
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But alas! there are other enemies to our peace than they.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ While Virginia was thus engaged, she was surprised by hearing a light step behind her, and looking up she saw Hansford pale and agitated, standing in the room.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
withholdingnounUS /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “What in the world is the matter?” she cried, alarmed at his appearance; “have the Indians—” “No, dearest, the Indians are far away ere this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “What do you mean?” she said, “speak! why do you thus agitate me by withholding what you would say.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And will you rend our ancient love asunder, And join with men in scorning your poor friend.”
