used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
(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 Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading SILENT CONFLICT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
to come or go into
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
glorifiesverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
Hadassah
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From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
hest
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From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
hiding-place
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From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
the act of departing
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
Lycidas
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From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
not any; not one
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
except for; apart from
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
not often
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading SILENT CONFLICT.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The maiden kept her silent promise; faithfully she obeyed the hest of Hadassah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
which person or people
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
belonging to which person
From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seldom as possible did she enter the room which communicated with the hiding-place of Lycidas, and never save in the company of her aged relative.
Zarah
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From this reading Zarah, a voluntary prisoner, avoiding seeing him who appeared to her to be an embodiment of all that was beautiful in form, and brilliant in mind, one whose society resembled the light which glorifies every object on which it may fall.
Zarah's
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From this reading Zarah's wheel was carried to her sleeping apartment; heat and discomfort were made no excuse for leaving the more secluded portions of the small and inconvenient dwelling.
