used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
(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 There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Emil would look at Rachel pensively, almost appealingly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
appealinglyadverbUS /əˈpiːlɪŋli/
in an appealing manner
From this reading Emil would look at Rachel pensively, almost appealingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
BuryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
without stop or interruption
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
Emil
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From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
foregatherverb
collect in one place
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
set up or found
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Emil would look at Rachel pensively, almost appealingly.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
come together
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
not any; not one
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading Emil would look at Rachel pensively, almost appealingly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
REGRETTEDverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
get by special effort
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
selvesnounUS /selvz/
plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The place was, at most, but a setting for their two selves, for their sweet, intoxicating emotions.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No other lovers came there, and as deaths were infrequent in Old Harbour and a funeral pageant an event, they were practically secure from interruption.
in or at the place that
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A KISS IS GIVEN AND REGRETTED Unconscious of the grim humour that lurked in the fact of their having selected it as a place to foregather, Emil and Rachel continued to meet at the old Burying Point.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There, where the wind bent the grass above the graves with a sound that struck pleasantly on the ear and the insect world was all abroad on busy wings, they found the isolation their spirits craved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Emil would look at Rachel pensively, almost appealingly.
