Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

with affection

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

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

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

react verbally

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

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

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the two together, not just one

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a female human offspring

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

the closing section of a musical composition

From this reading FINALE.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

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

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

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

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

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

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

immediately past

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

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From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

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 "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

not any; not one

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

except for; apart from

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

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

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

with low volume

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

not in physical motion

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

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

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

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

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

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

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

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

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."

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

From this reading Affectionately he caresses the black, curly head which is resting on his knee, and softly he says, "Lenora, my daughter, there are, I trust, years of happiness in store for us both."

a Caucasian

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

which person or people

From this reading "I hope it may be so," was the answer, "but there is no promise of many days to any save those who honor their father and mother.

belonging to which person

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

a late time of life

From this reading Through the open casement of a small, white cottage in the village of P----, the rays of the September moon are stealing, disclosing to view a gray-haired man, whose placid face still shows marks of long years of dissipation.

but in spite of that

From this reading This last I have never done, though many, many times have I repented of it, and I begin to be assured that we may be happy yet."