something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
Fred
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From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
and nothing more
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
mercy's
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From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
Ralph
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From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For mercy's sake!" echoed Fred Porter.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
SILVANDOS
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From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SILVANDOS" "I declare!" exclaimed Ralph Fairbanks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
in the direction of
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Over towards the dividing lot line of the next door neighbor, their eyes had lit upon an unusual and interesting scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two figures were in action among the branches of the great oak tree.
in or at the place that
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Both stood spellbound just within the grounds of the Fairbanks' home, where they had arrived.
