used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
alpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
Caterina's
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From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
frost-boundadjective
(of the ground) made hard by frost
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
Gilfil
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From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
infant'snounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
possessive form of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
and nothing more
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
semi-consciousness
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From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
a shaky motion
From this reading Mr. Gilfil felt a trembling joy as this change passed over Caterina’s face.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
which person or people
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He thought there might be some wine in the dining-room close by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is a wonderful moment, the first time we stand by one who has fainted, and witness the fresh birth of consciousness spreading itself over the blank features, like the rising sunlight on the alpine summits that lay ghastly and dead under the leaden twilight.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading He bent over her, rubbing her chill hands, and looking at her with tender pity as her dark eyes opened on him wonderingly.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
but in spite of that
From this reading A slight shudder, and the frost-bound eyes recover their liquid light; for an instant they show the inward semi-consciousness of an infant’s; then, with a little start, they open wider and begin to look; the present is visible, but only as a strange writing, and the interpreter Memory is not yet there.
