used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
(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 _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
all's
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From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
communingverbUS /kəˈmjuːnɪŋ/
-ing form of “commune” — communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
divisible by two
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
Hansford
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From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
I'll
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From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
Lillibullero
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From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
MourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
except for; apart from
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
without speaking
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His face seems turned to favour The attempt.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading I'll steal and do it unperceived.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
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 The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
which person or people
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Ha! sure he sleeps—all's dark within save what A lamp, that feebly lifts a sickly flame, By fits reveals.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
wrapt
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From this reading _Mourning Bride._ All were wrapt in silence and in slumber, save the weary sentinels, who paced drowsily up and down before the door of the house, humming in a low tone the popular Lillibullero, or silently communing with their brother sentry in the sky.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The family, providing for the fatigues of the following day, had early retired to rest, and even Virginia, worn down by excitement and agitation, having been assured by her father of the certain safety of Hansford, had yielded to the restoring influences of sleep.
