used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
AboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
anew
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
(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 This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
BLYTH
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From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
Francis
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From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
GUNPOWDERnounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
Lyte
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From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
engage in
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
NATHAN
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From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
on one occasion
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
carry out
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
throenoun
severe spasm of pain
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
unappreciatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
not likely to be rewarded
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading NATHAN BLYTH IS THE VICTIM OF A GUNPOWDER PLOT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Henry Francis Lyte._ A few days after the evening when Lucy Blyth was rescued from the unpleasant attentions of Black Morris by her own true knight, the scapegrace in question once again met Lucy in the twilight; and, though sufficiently sober now, he was inclined to force his imaginary and unappreciated claims upon her notice.
at the time that
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
belonging to which person
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “As woods, when shaken by the breeze, Take deeper, firmer root, As winter’s frosts but make the trees Abound in summer fruit;
wooernoun
a man who courts a woman
From this reading This time, however, Lucy, whose patience had been fully tried, held her ground, and summoned all her courage for resolute resistance and a final dismissal of her persistent wooer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So every bitter pang and throe That Christian firmness tries, But nerves us for our work below, And forms us for the skies.”
