used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
a youthful male person
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
a long fixed look
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
Kingsley's
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From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
immediately past
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
Nevin's
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From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
obligatonoun
a persistent but subordinate motif
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
pent-upadjective
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
a human being
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
regretfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretfəl/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Thus, as Constance began the last line the earnest, compelling regard of the brown eyes caused her own to be turned toward Marjorie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marjorie stood very still, her gaze fastened upon Constance.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
voicingnounUS /ˈvɔɪsɪŋ/
the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PEOPLE OF THE LITTLE GRAY HOUSE Intent upon their music, neither the singer nor the two men were immediately aware of the presence of another person in the room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The quaint little boy stared at Marjorie with an equally intent interest.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Oh, that we two were lying Under the churchyard sod," sang Constance, voicing the pent-up longing of Kingsley's tenderly regretful words and Nevin's wistful setting, while the violin sang a subdued, pensive obligato.
