aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
(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 "All in the dark?
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
ErectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
divisible by two
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
go away from a place
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the act of departing
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
Lindsay's
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From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
not any; not one
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
and nothing more
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Erect and alert Hero sat beside his mistress, now and then rubbing his head against her shoulder, or placing his paw on her arm, as if to encourage her by mute assurances of faithful guardianship; and even when the voices outside cheered him into one quick bark of recognition, he made no effort to leave the prostrate form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
accept gladly
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Soon after Mr. Lindsay's departure, the lantern above the altar grew dim, then went out, leaving the church in total darkness, relieved only by an occasional glimmer from the electric batteries that had wheeled far away to the north-east.
at the time that
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The town clock was striking nine when the renewal of welcome sounds beneath the window announced to Regina that her weary dark vigil was ended.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where is your lantern?" asked Mr. Lindsay, as he climbed through the window.
