Chapter XV · The Black Seal

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

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

(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 she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

for a short time

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a young person of either sex

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

the act of closing something

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

past form of “dilate” — become wider

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

put on clothes

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

one or the other of two

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

a social unit living together

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

assemble or get together

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

a long fixed look

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

and nothing more

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

set afire

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

held dear

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

engage in

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

on one occasion

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

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From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

a source of difficulty

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

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

From this reading The evening was chilly—just chilly enough to make the novelty of the first fire of the season a luxury.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading And, like a child, she was forgetting the threatening dangers that lay before her, and those she loved—her father’s trouble, Major Cabell’s expected arrival, Frank’s peril in distant warfare, the difficulties of her own position—all were for awhile forgotten, in the dream of cheerful fireside affection and comfort, as she moved about the room, closing blinds, dropping curtains, and wheeling easy-chairs up near the fire, and thinking with what a fine smile of genial satisfaction her father would come in and look around upon the change before he dropped himself into that largest easy-chair.

at the time that

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her eyes unmoved, but full and wide, Not once had turned to either side— Nor once did those sweet eyelids close, Or shade the glance on which they rose; But round their orbs of darkest hue, The circling white dilated grew— And there with glassy gaze she stood, As ice were in her curdled blood.—BYRON.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading And she had changed her white muslin dress for a fine crimson poplin one, and began to think of the pleasant autumn evenings, when all the family would gather around the hearth, with needle-work and books and social chat.

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From this reading And so Zuleime had ordered a bright little fire kindled in the parlor, and the tea-table set out there.