Chapter V

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

later than; following

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

(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 Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

react verbally

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a special loved one

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

divisible by two

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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 Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

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 "How charming, after being shut up so long!

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

held dear

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

not any; not one

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

and nothing more

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

above and across; more than

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

cut with a saw

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

express in words

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

having intellectual depth

From this reading And she kissed the high, thoughtful brow of the pale, sad face she loved.

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "How charming, after being shut up so long!

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

From this reading Eleanor had left her light in her sister's room, and Marion was calling to her to say "Good night;" she was full of a ride next day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

a Caucasian

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Papa even thought these might be peace with Kafirland, after all.

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

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Some of the chiefs had sent him messengers, with flags of truce, and at any rate the open plains would be safe, and they should have a gallant escort, and--" Marion was rattling on, as she sat before her glass, brushing her bright hair, which hung in great luxuriance over her white dressing-gown; but hearing no reply from Eleanor, she turned round, and saw her sister, with her head leaning on her hand, in her old abstracted way: jumping up, she ran to her, and casting her arms--how dazzlingly fair they looked against that sable robe!--round Eleanor's neck, she exclaimed, "Sweet sister mine, how selfish I must seem; but I am so happy!--and you--ah! you only answer me with your tears; but, my own darling, you must not refuse to be comforted--you _must_ not."