Chapter 17 of The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD. I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze. CELIA THAXTER. Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood. He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
Chapter 17 of The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
in a listless manner
From this reading “Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.”
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
reflecting optimism
From this reading “I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
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From this reading Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.
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From this reading CELIA THAXTER.
the first light of day
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
in a listless manner
From this reading Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.
plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
reflecting optimism
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
try to get or reach
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I seek a sail that never looms from out the purple haze At rosy dawn, or fading eve, or in the noontide's blaze.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CELIA THAXTER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Cecil walked listlessly on through the wood.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE WHITE WOMAN IN THE WOOD.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was worn out by the day's efforts, though it was as yet but the middle of the afternoon.
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