Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

anew

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

accompanying

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

any strong feeling

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

apart from; not including

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

set up or found

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

a young female

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

go away from a place

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a particular point in time

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

above and across; more than

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

a person who plays the piano

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

move hurridly

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

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From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

in the direction of

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

not held or filled or in use

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

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From this reading HORACE TOWNSEND AND MARGARET HAYLEY--A STRANGE RENCONTRE IN THE PARLOR--ANOTHER RENCONTRE, EQUALLY STRANGE BUT LESS PLEASANT--HOW CLARA VANDERLYN FADED AWAY PROM THE MOUNTAINS--AND HOW THE COMANCHE RIDER DISAPPEARED.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading He found the great room entirely unoccupied, except by the player; and he had half turned to leave the room in order to avoid the appearance of intrusion, when he ventured a look at the pianist and discovered her to be Margaret Hayley!

precisely as stated

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

at the time that

From this reading Breakfast was nearly over, the next morning, and many of the guests had left the tables, when Horace Townsend strolled into the parlor, attracted by the ripple of a set of very light fingers on the piano--something not usual at that early hour.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

a late time of life

From this reading He was a man, past those years when the blood should rush to the face with the rapidity of that of a school-girl; but the dark cheek was certainly flame in an instant as she came nearer, and when she spoke his name his whole appearance evinced some feeling so much like terror that the object of it seemed to start back with a corresponding emotion.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Then he hesitated for a moment, bowed, and was again about to retire, when the young girl rose from the piano and advanced towards him.