used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
(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 "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
on or to one side
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
make certain of
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
a line of approach
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
grewsome
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From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
Hatsu
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From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
of the present time and place
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
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 "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
Miriam
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From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
not any; not one
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
on one occasion
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
a course of conduct
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
sepulchrenoun
a chamber that is used as a grave
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So earnest was her thought that she had quite forgotten the companionship of the captain of the King's guard, until the sound of his voice called her back to her immediate surroundings.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
white-winged
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From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miriam stood watching in silence the form of her mistress the Princess Hatsu until she had disappeared from sight in a curve of the avenue, or path, then she sat herself down upon a stone bench, and with closed eyes and folded hands sent prayers--like white-winged angels--to keep the Princess company.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "She is _indeed_ brave of heart is the Princess," said the captain, a ring of enthusiasm sounding through his words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is not, I assure you, a foot of the entire way from here to the Temple, that does not afford sepulchre to some lifeless object, once an animated '_I am_,' now a hideous semblance, an ugly jest upon being."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "There are not many women, old or young, that would start on this journey with no consciousness of fear, for, setting all thought of superstition aside, it _is_ a _grewsome place_.
