Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

(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 As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

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

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

eagerly desirous

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

for a short time

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

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

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

cheerful and bright

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

come together

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

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

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

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From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

a young female

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

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

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

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

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

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

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

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

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

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

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

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From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

a particular point in time

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

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From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

delivered from danger

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

put a saddle on

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

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

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

except for; apart from

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Recovering himself as by an effort, he sprang from his saddle and stood beside the girl.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

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

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

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

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Gaston sat motionless in his saddle, gazing at the apparition as though fascinated.

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

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

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

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He had spoken with her, had sat awhile beside her, and her presence had inspired feelings within him to which he had hitherto been a complete stranger.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading He had seen this woodland nymph before.

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

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.

but in spite of that

From this reading As he gazed now into that lovely face, anxious, glad, fearful, all in one, and yet beaming with joy at the encounter, he felt as if indeed the denizens of another sphere had interposed to save his brother, and from that moment he felt a full assurance that Raymond would be rescued.