Alastair
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From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
(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 Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
a line of approach
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
encroachingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
frailer
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From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
Ithona
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From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
Lora
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From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
MacleodnounUS /məˈklaʊd/
Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
and nothing more
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
Pharais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
cut with a saw
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
Seumas
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From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
precisely as stated
From this reading Only Alastair was happy, for he dreamed; and his dream was of the loveliness of earth and sea and sky, of the pathway that came down from heaven at sunrise and led back at nightfall through the avenue of the stars to the very gates of Pharais.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Save for the encroaching shadow of death, there was nothing to mark the time for the dwellers on Ithona.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mary was aware that not Alastair only, but Lora, was becoming frailer week by week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Lora, as well as Mary, knew that the child's face grew more wan and thin almost day by day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Seumas Macleod was weary at heart with the pity of all that he saw.
