Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

anew

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

(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 was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

the act of departing

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

put on clothes

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the act of giving

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

give free rein to

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

the act of departing

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

held dear

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NIGHT TRAVELLING.

past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

furnished with people

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

by chance

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

except for; apart from

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the season of growth

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

not in physical motion

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

carry out

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading NIGHT TRAVELLING.

not healed

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was little which Zarah could take with her in a litter; save the parchments, some articles of dress and her few jewels, all must be left behind.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

during the time that

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Yet at this time of peril, while the wound inflicted by bereavement was yet unhealed, Zarah felt a spring of happiness which she had believed could never flow again, rising within her young heart.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Zarah had little time to indulge in tender regrets on leaving a spot which memory still peopled with loved forms, giving a life to lifeless objects, making the table at which Hadassah had sat so often, the wheel at which she had spun, the plants that she had nurtured, things too precious to be parted from without a pang.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The enforced hastiness of Zarah's departure rendered it perhaps less painful than it would otherwise have been.