used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
anew
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
apple-tree
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From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
barbarouslyadverb
in a barbarous manner
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
cannot
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From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
Marah
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From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
MARAH'S
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From this reading MARAH'S MEMORIES.
MEMORIESnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading MARAH'S MEMORIES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Is he bronzed and gray?" asked Marah, looking up with gentle pity in her eyes and tone.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading --Whittier.
which person or people
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the shade of the apple-tree again She saw a rider draw his rein, And gazing down with a timid grace, She felt his pleased eyes read her face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Marah, I cannot understand your strong attachment to that bronzed and grizzled old man, who has, besides, treated you so barbarously," said Herbert.
