Chapter V

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

in actual fact

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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 Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

for the reason that

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

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

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

brought into existence

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

a small inlet

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

the first light of day

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

a young female

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

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

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

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

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

a member of a huddle

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

a republic in central Europe

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

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

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

engage in

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

the light of the Moon

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

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

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

furnished with people

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

(of textures) resembling plush

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

a person who is being chased

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

possessing material wealth

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

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

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

with low volume

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

plural of “sonata” — a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

having a supporting base

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

not in physical motion

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

in a strange manner

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At first she beat him off and then, because his lips were rich and his young head defiant, like a child's, it was she who held him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

which person or people

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

belonging to which person

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

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From this reading Broodily and close to her heart in the harvest moonlight ... at dawn he was still singing softly to a great-great-grandmother of Bertha, troubled wisps of melodies that were not quite born to him yet--precious, groping old songs that were locked now in the heart of Bertha.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mother, That was a word that could twist her and make her want to bite at the cove of her arm, and yet, standing there on the hillside, hurting with this man's pain, it was as if something within her were spreading to cover a huddler.

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

From this reading Back in that procession, a young fledgling who walked in beauty and whose Sonatas had not yet been born, but whose melodies were to wind down through the centuries, had pursued a girl with flax-colored braids like Bertha's, across a plushy field in south of Hungary, capturing her finally and kissing her.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Actually, Bertha was two months younger than Mrs. Musliner, but so strangely older in the locked-up lore of the dim procession that peopled her silences!