used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
Hadassah
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From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading TRIALS OF THE HEART.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
housetopnoun
the roof of a house
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
maiden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRIALS OF THE HEART.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
and nothing more
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
shadeless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Was it a foreboding of coming sorrow, or a feeling of self-reproach, that brooded over the maiden's soul?
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRIALS OF THE HEART.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
in the direction of
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
TRIALSnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading TRIALS OF THE HEART.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Zarah was afraid to analyze her own feelings: she only knew that her heart was very heavy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though the season was now so far advanced that the heat of the sun was great, the maiden lingered on the shadeless housetop, leaning her brow against the parapet, listlessly gazing towards Jerusalem, but with her mind scarcely taking in the objects upon which her eyes were fixed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
Zarah
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From this reading For the first time in the course of her life, Zarah dreaded a meeting with Hadassah.
