accelerateverbUS /ækˈseləreɪt/
move faster
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
BeautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By eight o’clock the last guest was gone.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
rid of obstructions
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
the act of departing
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
DROWNEDverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
being one more than seven
From this reading By eight o’clock the last guest was gone.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
at any time
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
set up or found
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
destroyed or killed
From this reading By eight o’clock the last guest was gone.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading By eight o’clock the last guest was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
JULIA
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From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
immediately past
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
in the recent past
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
merry-hearted
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From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading By eight o’clock the last guest was gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
spiritlessadjective
lacking ardor or vigor or energy
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
possessing sweep
From this reading Nature, beautiful as ever, looked as if laughing defiance at the fearful storm which so lately had swept over the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Even the merry-hearted Florence seemed sad and spiritless as she hurried from room to room, urging Ashton to accelerate their departure.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
at the time that
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JULIA IS FOUND DROWNED The morning which succeeded the events narrated in the last chapter was clear and bright.
which person or people
From this reading Beautifully over hill and valley fell the sun’s red rays, but when they penetrated the dwelling of Mr. Middleton, they shone on the anxious, careworn faces of those who had been sleepless during the dark hours of that dreadful night.
