Chapter XXIV · The Story of a Wild Life

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

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

anew

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

(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 Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

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

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

at another time

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

showing who or what does the action

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with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

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without doubt or question

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

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

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

opinion or judgment

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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

brought together in one place

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

let have

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

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

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

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From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

not accessible to view

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

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

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

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From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

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

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

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

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

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hear with intention

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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

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

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

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a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

filled with shade

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

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

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

not in physical motion

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lack of agreement or harmony

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having strength or power greater than average or expected

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

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

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-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

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

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

extremely painful

From this reading Now that I can reason calmly, And look clearly back again, I can see the brightest meaning Threading each dark, torturing pain.

past form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

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not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

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the topmost one of two

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the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

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

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

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

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading How the strong resolve was broken, Why rash hope and foolish fear, And the prayers which God in pity Still refused to grant or hear.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

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in the company of; together with

From this reading Zuniga, with his slight, elegant and graceful form, his dark complexion—darker still with his luxuriant black curls—fine black eyes, shadowed with black eyelashes, and arched by black eyebrows, and his perfect features, the beautiful mouth not hidden by the twirled moustache divided on the upper lip.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Listen, how still waiting, dreaming Of some wild, heroic life, How the young heart, all unconscious, Had really entered on the strife.

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From this reading _Anon._ It was a picturesque group gathered around that table—Zuniga, Hereward and Lilith.