used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
(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 “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
make calm or still
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
every-day
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From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
set up or found
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
fulness
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From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
insecuritynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
not any; not one
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
go across or through
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
on the contrary
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
Rosaline's
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From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The daylight found no roses in her cheeks, but rather a new consciousness of pain in her blue eyes.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
twittered
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From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading All that she cared for was threatened with terrible dangers; her own every-day life might pass like a dream and she might find herself shut in by grim prison walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not of the “king’s religion,” and imprisonment, banishment, death awaited them.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “AND ALL FOR LOVE” The day dawned calm, after the night of suspense; the October sky was full of light clouds, and there was a chill in the air, the first suggestion of winter, and the birds twittered in the ivy that clung below Rosaline’s window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From an almost childlike innocence and calm, her heart had been awakened; life in its fulness had come upon her, and with it the sense of insecurity.
