used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
armoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrmərd/
protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
completely unclothed
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
CHRONICLESnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
and nothing more
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
used to form the superlative
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
Naladi
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From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
NATCHEZnounUS /ˈnætʃez/
a town in southwest Mississippi on the Mississippi River
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
not any; not one
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
Noyan
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From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
only a very short time before
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
sectarynoun
a member of a sect
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
that is looked for
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
in or at that place or location
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
unanticipatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
not anticipated
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading In truth the rough conclusions voiced by the angry sectary merely confirmed my own fear.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
which person or people
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading God had sufficiently armored me with hope; so that in the midst of much darkness I sought for whatever light of guidance there might be, making the most of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had marked within the eyes of Naladi--dreamy as they appeared beneath the shading of long lashes--no promise of tenderness of heart.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE CHRONICLES OF THE NATCHEZ These pages have been poorly written if he who reads has not discovered that I am of a nature not easily discouraged by events, or disheartened by misfortune.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the intense, unanticipated loneliness of that bare hut chilled my blood, and I scarcely recall a more wretched time than while I waited, stung and tortured by fears, for the return of De Noyan.
