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Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid
Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"
MRS.
HEMANS.
A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.
Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.
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Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"
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MRS.
/ˈmɪsɪz/
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HEMANS.
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A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.
/ə weɪv ʌv ɪnˈθuːziæzəm swept ˈoʊvər ðə lænd æz ðə nuːz ʌv ðə ˈvɜːrdɪkt ʌv ðə ˈdɑːktərz spred/
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Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.
/kaʊd fræns θruː ɔːf hɜːr ˈkaʊərdəs ənd roʊz tuː ˈkɜːrədʒ ənd ækˈtɪvəti/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

cowardice noun US /ˈkaʊərdəs/

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading “Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.”

Cowed verb US /kaʊd/

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading “Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.”

glorified adjective US /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/

accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing

From this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

helm noun US /helm/

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

meek adjective US /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

pictured adjective US /ˈpɪktʃərd/

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

verdict noun US /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading “A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.”

worshipping verb US /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/

inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

threw off verb + particle counted as “throw off”

get rid of

In this reading “Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.”

deep devotion adjective + noun

In this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

fair face adjective + noun

In this reading “THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"”

All words in this reading · 74

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/

any specific behavior

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/

with brightness

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

brownounUS /braʊ/

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

CowedverbUS /kaʊd/

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/

feelings of ardent love

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

DoctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

enthroned

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/

accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

helmnounUS /helm/

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

HEMANS

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

From this reading HEMANS.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

inspiration's

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

IntenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

MAIDnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

meekadjectiveUS /miːk/

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

o'eradverb

throughout a period of time

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

palenessnoun

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

Seem'd

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

sweptadjectiveUS /swept/

possessing sweep

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Cowed France threw off her cowardice and rose to courage and activity.

tracenounUS /treɪs/

a just detectable amount

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/

directed up

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/

a person who has never had sex

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

votaress

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From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

WARRIORnounUS /ˈwɔːriər/

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

wavenounUS /weɪv/

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading A wave of enthusiasm swept over the land as the news of the verdict of the Doctors spread.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/

inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

YouthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading THE WARRIOR MAID "_Her helm was raised, And the fair face revealed, that upward gazed, Intensely worshipping--A still, clear face, Youthful, but brightly solemn!--Woman's cheek And brow were there, in deep devotion meek, Yet glorified with inspiration's trace On its pure paleness; while enthroned above, The pictured virgin with her smile of love Seem'd bending o'er her votaress._"

Chapter 19 of Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid by Lucy Foster Madison holds 234 sentences, grouped into 47 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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