Chapter XI

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

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

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

completely unclothed

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

dearly loved

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

divisible by two

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

in a gradual manner

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

a state of high honor

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

beautiful carriage

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

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 He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

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From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

provided with artificial light

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

a particular point in time

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

above and across; more than

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

cut with a saw

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

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

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

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

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

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

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He looked at her for a moment in silence, noting her extreme gracefulness even in a position like that; he saw where the sun kissed the bowed head as if in benediction; he understood the terrible grief that hovered over her, and something like tears gleamed in his eyes as he went forward and drew a chair close to her.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

in or at the place that

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

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

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

which person or people

From this reading She did not hear the knock that sounded upon the door, nor did she hear it open, nor see the man who entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The golden hue of a dying sun lit up the West, and shone with radiant glory into the bare chamber where Leonie Cuyler sat, her head bowed upon the arm of the chair in which her grandfather had died.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you think you are doing right to give way to your grief in this manner?

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Leonie," he said, taking her hand gently, "arouse yourself, dear.